How Many People Are Named Koran?
Complete statistics for the name Koran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Koran is a very rare name for boys, with only 615 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 536,795 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1999 with 31 births, but it's still considered a modern choice with a majority of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 631 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Koran Through the Generations
Koran has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1999, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 414 under-30 and 217 aged 30-60, the name's bearers are predominantly young adults. This trend suggests that Koran is likely to remain a niche choice for parents seeking a unique name for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Koran's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Koran
How Many People Have the Name Koran?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 901 people in the United States currently share the name Koran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 367,868 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Koran a Common or Rare Name?
Koran 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 Koran Mean?
Koran means "creative variant of Koran" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Koran in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Koran Most Popular?
The name Koran reached peak popularity in 1999, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Koran?
Approximately 901 people named Koran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 901. That works out to roughly 1 in 367,868 Americans.
Is Koran a rare name?
Koran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 367,868 Americans has this name.
What does the name Koran mean?
Koran means "creative variant of Koran" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Koran more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Koran are male and 2% are female.
When was Koran most popular?
Koran peaked in 1999 with 31 births that year. Current trend: 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.