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1973

First Year

2023

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5767

Peak Rank

279

Total Count

34

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Arran

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Arran is a name with a single cultural origin: Scottish.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Scottish

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## The Story of Arran

The earliest SSA record of Arran as a baby boy name dates back to 1973, when 7 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Arran — #5,767 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Arrans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 279 Arrans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Arran

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arran is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Aryn](/aryn)
* [Aaron](/aaron)
* [Aron](/aron)
* [Arron](/arron)
* [Oren](/oren)
* [Aren](/aren)
* [Aran](/aran)
* [Eren](/eren)
* [Arun](/arun)
* [Eran](/eran)
* [Aeron](/aeron)
* [Iren](/iren)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Arran

What does the name Arran mean?

Arran is a name with a single cultural origin: Scottish.

What is the origin of the name Arran?

Arran has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Scottish.

How popular is Arran in 2026?

In 2026, Arran ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arran most popular?

Arran reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,767 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Arran a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arran is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Arran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arran include Treyshaun, Xaivier, Makail. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦TreyshaunPeak #5767](/treyshaun)[👦XaivierPeak #5767](/xaivier)[👦MakailPeak #5767](/makail)[👦DaimienPeak #5767](/daimien)[👦SahithPeak #5767](/sahith)[👦SladenPeak #5767](/sladen)[👦CorrionPeak #5767](/corrion)[👦TieganPeak #5767](/tiegan)

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## About the name Arran 

Arran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 279 births in the dataset. Arran's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,767\. Use the chart and map above to compare Arran's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2008 → ](/year/2008)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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