How Many People Are Named Imran?

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

Imran
Very Rare
Arabic

Imran means 'exalted' in Arabic, making it a name of noble origins. Only 1 in 77,808 Americans share this rare male name, with an estimated 4,241 people named Imran living in the US today. The majority, 80%, are under 30, reflecting its status as a modern, rising name.

~2,600
Living in US
1 in 127,480
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Exalted
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,130
Worldwide Bearers
#690
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
6,390
🇺🇸 United States
5,476
🇰🇪 Kenya
4,917
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,367
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,242
🇴🇲 Oman
3,665
🇨🇦 Canada
2,684
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,578
🇧🇭 Bahrain
2,486
🇪🇸 Spain
2,471

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,241 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
3,449
Would be under 30 (80%)
871
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,320 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Imran Through the Generations

Imran has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 241 births. This modern name is predominantly favored by younger parents, as evidenced by the age distribution where 3,449 out of 4,241 individuals are under 30 years old. With an average age of just 17, Imran stands out as a contemporary choice, indicating its growing appeal among new generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 626
California 463
Minnesota 417
Texas 236
Illinois 156
Ohio 149
Washington 128
Virginia 100
Pennsylvania 82
New Jersey 77

✨ Similar Names to Imran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Imran's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Imran

How Many People Have the Name Imran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,600 people in the United States currently share the name Imran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Imran a Common or Rare Name?

Imran 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 Imran Mean?

Imran means "exalted" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Imran Most Popular?

The name Imran reached peak popularity in 2023, with 241 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 Imran?

Approximately 2,600 people named Imran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,600. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,480 Americans.

Is Imran a rare name?

Imran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,480 Americans has this name.

What does the name Imran mean?

Imran means "exalted" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Imran more male or female?

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

When was Imran most popular?

Imran peaked in 2023 with 241 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 US2,600
All-Time Births2,600
1 in X1 in 127,480
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2023
World Rank#690
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.