How Many People Are Named Baran?

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

Baran
Rare
Persian

Baran means 'light' in Persian, making it a bright choice for parents. Only 1 in 1,229,031 Americans have this name, with just 269 people named Baran alive today. It's a genuinely modern name, with all bearers under 30.

~5,878
Living in US
1 in 56,388
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and deep empathy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,536
Worldwide Bearers
#33,494
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
9,548
🇮🇳 India
5,795
🇵🇰 Pakistan
4,277
🇮🇷 Iran
1,317
🇮🇩 Indonesia
589
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
488
🇺🇸 United States
147
🇷🇺 Russia
141
🇹🇿 Tanzania
123
🇳🇵 Nepal
108

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
180 (67%)
♀ Female
88 (33%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
271
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 271 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Baran Through the Generations

Baran saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 22 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of people named Baran is just 13, indicating that it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents. With all 271 recorded births being of individuals under 30, Baran stands out as a contemporary choice, reflecting current naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Baran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Baran's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Baran

How Many People Have the Name Baran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,878 people in the United States currently share the name Baran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,388 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Baran a Common or Rare Name?

Baran is classified as 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 Baran Mean?

Baran means "light" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Baran in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.

When Was Baran Most Popular?

The name Baran reached peak popularity in 2015, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Baran?

Approximately 5,878 people named Baran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,878. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,388 Americans.

Is Baran a rare name?

Baran is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,388 Americans has this name.

What does the name Baran mean?

Baran means "light" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Baran more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Baran are male and 33% are female.

When was Baran most popular?

Baran peaked in 2015 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US5,878
All-Time Births5,878
1 in X1 in 56,388
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2015
World Rank#33,494
Male %67%
Female %33%

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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.