Tehran
boy nameTehran entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2157 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#2157
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4255 |
| 1980s | #5026 |
| 1990s | #8753 |
| 2000s | #11813 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tehran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tehran alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tehran in 2025?
- Tehran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tehran most popular?
- Tehran peaked in 1979, reaching #2157 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tehran with classmates?
- Tehran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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