Oran
5 countries#5045 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,447 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #5045 · peaked in 1922 with 104 births
Most common in: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, West Virginia, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,682 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #173 · peaked in 2000 with 89 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
833 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #185 · peaked in 2000 with 65 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
462 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 2018 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
387 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #166 · peaked in 2024 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oran’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4223 | — |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↓773 |
| 2008 | #4395 | ↑601 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↑117 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↓1463 |
| 2011 | #3695 | ↑2046 |
| 2012 | #5720 | ↓2025 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↑1099 |
| 2014 | #3617 | ↑1004 |
| 2015 | #4407 | ↓790 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↑80 |
| 2017 | #4746 | ↓419 |
| 2018 | #5770 | ↓1024 |
| 2019 | #5555 | ↑215 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↓144 |
| 2021 | #3912 | ↑1787 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↓1533 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↓25 |
| 2024 | #4890 | ↑580 |
| 2025 | #5045 | ↓155 |
Frequently asked questions about Oran
Is Oran a popular name?
Yes — Oran currently ranks #5045 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oran more common for boys or girls?
Oran is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oran most popular?
Oran peaked in 1922 in United States, with 104 recorded births that year.
Is Oran rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oran’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #482 in 1880 to #5045 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oran?
At least 6,148 babies have been recorded with the name Oran across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Oran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oran appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Northern Ireland, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Oran?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oran include Nolyn, Qadir.
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