Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaran since 1978
Babies named Jaran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaran is a rare modern name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1978 and experiencing a minor peak in 1989. It has never entered the top 1000 and remains a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory is stable, with just a handful of births in recent years. While its origins are uncertain, it may be a variant of Jaron or a modern invention. Its obscurity gives it a fresh feel, but carries no well-attested etymological history. Parents drawn to simple, two-syllable names with a strong consonant ending might consider Jaran, though they should be aware of its lack of established usage.
Jaran first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1970s. It may be a respelling of Jaron, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'to sing' or 'to shout', or it could be a modern invention. Its usage has remained very rare, with no clear etymological roots established.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jaran
Names that share Jaran's style, for a brother or sister.
