Aran
5 countries#1004 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Aran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,101 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2013 with 58 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,020 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1004 · peaked in 2014 with 54 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,001 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 2025 with 38 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
70 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2008 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
35 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 1998–2002 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Aran’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #671 | — |
| 2003 | #599 | ↑72 |
| 2004 | #599 | — |
| 2005 | #726 | ↓127 |
| 2006 | #814 | ↓88 |
| 2007 | #664 | ↑150 |
| 2008 | #803 | ↓139 |
| 2009 | #777 | ↑26 |
| 2010 | #653 | ↑124 |
| 2011 | #718 | ↓65 |
| 2012 | #866 | ↓148 |
| 2013 | #637 | ↑229 |
| 2014 | #632 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #807 | ↓175 |
| 2016 | #712 | ↑95 |
| 2017 | #861 | ↓149 |
| 2018 | #749 | ↑112 |
| 2019 | #974 | ↓225 |
| 2020 | #962 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #1004 | ↓42 |
Frequently asked questions about Aran
Is Aran a popular name?
Yes — Aran currently ranks #1004 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Aran more common for boys or girls?
Aran is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Aran most popular?
Aran peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 54 recorded births that year.
Is Aran rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Aran’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #414 in 1996 to #1004 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Aran?
At least 2,137 babies have been recorded with the name Aran across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Aran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Aran appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Aran?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Aran include Anibal, Anwar, Arda.
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