Rising since 2022, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Baran since 1999
Babies named Baran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 72 |
| 2010s | 56 | 87 |
| 2020s | 45 | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Baran first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, and its usage has gradually increased. It reached its peak rank of 6,803 in 2015, with a frequency of 1 in 142,340 newborns in 2025. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, indicating growing appeal. Baran is most often used in families with Persian or Kurdish heritage, though its simple, melodic sound has attracted a broader audience. Its top states in recent years do not cluster in any particular region, suggesting a wide, if modest, geographic distribution. As a unisex name, Baran offers flexibility and a meaningful, nature-inspired backstory.
Baran is a name with multiple possible origins. In Persian, 'baran' (باران) directly translates to 'rain', a natural phenomenon often associated with blessing and life. In Kurdish, the name can be interpreted as 'tall' or 'high', referencing stature. The name has seen modern usage across Iran, Turkey, and Kurdish regions, and has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 1990s, particularly as a gender-neutral choice.
“Baran” around the world
Where Baran lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bar, Bari
Sibling names for Baran
Names that share Baran's style, for a brother or sister.
