Holding steady.
Popularity of Biran since 1962
Babies named Biran per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1986, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Biran's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Biran is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1962. Its peak year of usage was 1976, and it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, with a stable trajectory over time. Due to its scarcity, no top states for the name have been identified. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a variant of the surname Byron, which has Old English roots meaning 'at the byres', or possibly linked to the Gaelic name Biorán meaning 'sharp'. Parents drawn to unique, underused names may appreciate Biran for its simple yet distinctive sound.
Biran is a rare given name of uncertain etymology. It may be a variant spelling of Byron, an English surname derived from Old English 'byrum' meaning 'at the byres' or 'cowsheds'. Alternatively, it could be linked to the Gaelic name 'Biorán', meaning 'sharp' or 'pointed'. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: B, Bee
Sibling names for Biran
Names that share Biran's style, for a brother or sister.
