How popular is the name Ran in 2025?

Ran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ran most popular?

Ran peaked in 1887, reaching #921 among US boy names.

Ran will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ran entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #921 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#921

peak (1887)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ran are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ran alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ran in 2025?: Ran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ran most popular?: Ran peaked in 1887, reaching #921 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ran with classmates?: Ran will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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