Simran
4 countries#1128 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Simran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,032 births recorded 1988–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 269 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,979 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1128 · peaked in 1996 with 266 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,000 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 2000 with 165 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
53 births recorded 1988–2015 · peaked in 2001 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
21 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2009 with 5 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Simran’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #178 | — |
| 2003 | #198 | ↓20 |
| 2004 | #221 | ↓23 |
| 2005 | #259 | ↓38 |
| 2006 | #292 | ↓33 |
| 2007 | #276 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #323 | ↓47 |
| 2009 | #303 | ↑20 |
| 2010 | #345 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #389 | ↓44 |
| 2012 | #388 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #466 | ↓78 |
| 2014 | #478 | ↓12 |
| 2015 | #449 | ↑29 |
| 2016 | #553 | ↓104 |
| 2017 | #740 | ↓187 |
| 2018 | #680 | ↑60 |
| 2019 | #838 | ↓158 |
| 2020 | #1065 | ↓227 |
| 2021 | #1128 | ↓63 |
Frequently asked questions about Simran
Is Simran a popular name?
Yes — Simran currently ranks #1128 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Simran more common for boys or girls?
Simran is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Simran most popular?
Simran peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 266 recorded births that year.
Is Simran rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Simran’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #184 in 1996 to #1128 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Simran?
At least 7,053 babies have been recorded with the name Simran across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Simran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Simran appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Simran?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Simran include Sereniti, Shyloh.
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