Name profile

Aran

A multicultural name with several possible and distinct origins.

US rank (2025)#3,128

Meaning and history

Aran has several possible origins. It may refer to the Aran Islands off Ireland’s west coast, derive from the biblical place-name Haran, or occur as a name in Kurdish and other traditions with different meanings. Notable bearers include Spanish footballer Aran Etxaburu and musician Aran Tomoko.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20062006: 25 births, rank #3,888
2007: 23 births, rank #4,243
2008: 30 births, rank #3,561
2009: 24 births, rank #4,160
2010: 22 births, rank #4,366
20112011: 27 births, rank #3,792
2012: 32 births, rank #3,371
2013: 22 births, rank #4,313
2014: 30 births, rank #3,532
2015: 22 births, rank #4,407
20162016: 22 births, rank #4,470
2017: 31 births, rank #3,518
2018: 27 births, rank #3,891
2019: 34 births, rank #3,347
2020: 27 births, rank #3,811
20212021: 12 births, rank #6,698
2022: 36 births, rank #3,278
2023: 35 births, rank #3,347
2024: 31 births, rank #3,605
20252025: 38 births, rank #3,128

In 2025, 38 babies were recorded with the name Aran, ranking #3,128 among boys.