How Many People Are Named Arran?

Complete statistics for the name Arran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arran
Very Rare
Scottish

Arran is a rare, masculine name with roots in Scotland, making it stand out among the crowd; only 273 people named Arran live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 1,208,532 Americans; most people named Arran are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2008.

~273
Living in US
1 in 1,208,532
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scottish place name
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,679
Worldwide Bearers
#116,323
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
2,302
🇬🇧 Scotland
232
🇺🇸 United States
211
🇬🇧 Wales
157
🇦🇺 Australia
128
🇳🇿 New Zealand
114
🇨🇦 Canada
84
🇵🇭 Philippines
69
🇮🇷 Iran
69
🇮🇪 Ireland
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
273 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
215
Would be under 30 (77%)
64
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 279 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arran Through the Generations

Arran, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but gained popularity in recent decades, saw its highest number of births in 2008 with 15 new arrivals. Today, the majority of those named Arran are young adults, with 215 under 30 years old, and only 64 aged between 30 and 60. The name's slow decline suggests it's becoming less popular among parents, though it remains a modern choice for newborns.

✨ Similar Names to Arran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arran's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Arran

How Many People Have the Name Arran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 273 people in the United States currently share the name Arran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,208,532 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arran a Common or Rare Name?

Arran is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arran Mean?

Arran means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arran in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Arran Most Popular?

The name Arran reached peak popularity in 2008, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arran?

Approximately 273 people named Arran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 279. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,208,532 Americans.

Is Arran a rare name?

Arran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,208,532 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arran mean?

Arran means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Arran more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Arran are male and 0% are female.

When was Arran most popular?

Arran peaked in 2008 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US273
All-Time Births279
1 in X1 in 1,208,532
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2008
World Rank#116,323
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.