A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eran since 1966
Babies named Eran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 31 |
| 1970s | 40 | 140 |
| 1980s | 37 | 151 |
| 1990s | 10 | 117 |
| 2000s | 0 | 84 |
| 2010s | 0 | 70 |
| 2020s | 0 | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Eran is a rarely used given name in the United States, first recorded in 1966. As of 2025, it ranked 9,714th in popularity, with an estimated 1 in 244,011 boys named Eran in that year. The name experienced its peak usage in 1976, with its highest number of recorded births. After a period of lower use, Eran has been rising in popularity since 2022, suggesting a steady but modest revival. The name's Hebrew origin and meaning "awake" or "watchful" connect it to ancient roots, and its sound fits well within modern naming trends for short, distinctive names. While top states for Eran are not available in the dataset, its consistent but rare usage makes it a choice for parents seeking a name with Biblical heritage and a fresh feel.
Eran derives from the Hebrew root 'עֵר' (meaning "awake" or "alert"). In the Hebrew Bible, Eran is mentioned as a descendant of Ephraim in the Book of Numbers. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and gained some modern usage as a given name in Israel and among the Jewish diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Eran, עֵרָן
Sibling names for Eran
Names that share Eran's style, for a brother or sister.
