How Many People Are Named Quran?

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

Quran
Very Rare
Arabic

Quran means 'recitation' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1,930 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 170,974 Americans. The majority, 70%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,930
Living in US
1 in 170,974
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Recitation
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Spiritual Inspired Devoted
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,044
Worldwide Bearers
#238,904
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
539
🇺🇸 United States
1,930
🇪🇬 Egypt
130
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
119
🇮🇷 Iran
36
🇮🇩 Indonesia
33
🇨🇳 China
9
🇮🇳 India
6
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,897 (98%)
♀ Female
33 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
1,386
Would be under 30 (70%)
590
Would be 30–60 (30%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,976 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
84

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

📜 Quran Through the Generations

Since its peak in 1997 with 89 births, the name Quran has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, there are 1,930 people named Quran living in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 bracket, totaling 1,386 individuals. This age distribution highlights the name's contemporary appeal, as fewer than 600 people named Quran are aged between 30 and 60, and none are over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 217
New York 212
New Jersey 136
Maryland 33
California 28
Illinois 24
North Carolina 22
Georgia 21
Ohio 21
Virginia 21

✨ Similar Names to Quran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Quran's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Quran

How Many People Have the Name Quran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,930 people in the United States currently share the name Quran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 170,974 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Quran a Common or Rare Name?

Quran 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 Quran Mean?

Quran means "recitation" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Quran in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Quran Most Popular?

The name Quran reached peak popularity in 1997, with 89 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 Quran?

Approximately 1,930 people named Quran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,976. That works out to roughly 1 in 170,974 Americans.

Is Quran a rare name?

Quran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 170,974 Americans has this name.

What does the name Quran mean?

Quran means "recitation" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Quran more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Quran are male and 2% are female.

When was Quran most popular?

Quran peaked in 1997 with 89 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.

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 US1,930
All-Time Births1,976
1 in X1 in 170,974
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1997
World Rank#238,904
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.