Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Koran

Name: Popularity of the name Koran in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Koran, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The Quran, also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation directly from God (Allāh). It is organized in 114 chapters which consist of individual verses. Besides its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature, and has significantly influenced the Arabic language.

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#2,722 (1999)

Total Babies

621

5-Yr Trend

-42%

1994

First Year

2001

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#13429

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Koran

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

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Etymology

The word qur'ān appears about 70 times in the Quran itself, assuming various meanings. It is a verbal noun ( maṣdar ) of the Arabic verb qara'a ( .mw-parser-output .script-arabic{font-family:"Scheherazade New",Lateef,LateefGR,"Noto Naskh Arabic","Microsoft Uighur","Noto Sans Arabic","Arabic Typesetting",Amiri,"Sakkal Majalla","Harmattan","SF Arabic","Arabic Transparent","Times New Roman",Arial,Parastoo,Calibri,"Segoe UI","Microsoft Sans Serif","Droid Arabic Naskh",serif,sans-serif;font-weight:normal} قرأ ‎ ) meaning 'he read' or 'he recited'. The Syriac equivalent is qeryānā ( ܩܪܝܢܐ ), which r

Origin & history

Main articles: History of the Quran and Historiography of early Islam

The Story of Koran

Koran first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 31 Korans were born — ranking #2,722 that year. As of 2026, Koran ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 621 Korans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Koran

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Koran

What does the name Koran mean?

How popular is Koran in 2026?

In 2026, Koran ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Koran most popular?

Koran reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #2,722 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Koran most popular?

Koran has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Koran.

Is Koran a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Koran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Koran include Olliver, Javis, Konstantin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Koran

Koran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 621 births in the dataset. Koran's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #2,722. Use the chart and map above to compare Koran's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.