Imran
From Arabic عِمْرَان (ʕimrān).
Every Imran since 1970 — 4,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imran
Imran is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #969 in 2025 with 237 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,558 American babies have been named Imran. Its peak came in 2023, when 242 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Imran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237 | #969 |
| 2024 | 231 | #977 |
| 2023 | 242 | #935 |
| 2022 | 223 | #999 |
| 2021 | 207 | #1,040 |
| 2020 | 206 | #1,011 |
| 2019 | 169 | #1,153 |
| 2018 | 225 | #934 |
| 2017 | 189 | #1,056 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1,038 |
| 2015 | 183 | #1,078 |
| 2014 | 170 | #1,128 |
| 2013 | 161 | #1,129 |
| 2012 | 133 | #1,300 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1,298 |
| 2010 | 73 | #1,931 |
| 2009 | 100 | #1,597 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,109 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,004 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,213 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,066 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2,261 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,327 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,104 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,037 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,398 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,000 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,988 |
| 1985 | 37 | #1,684 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,745 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,813 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,646 |
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Famous people named Imran
- Imran Khan Politician · b. 1952
- Imran N. Hosein Philosopher · b. 1942
- Imran Khan Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imran mean?
From Arabic عِمْرَان (ʕimrān).
How popular is the name Imran in 2025?
Imran ranked #969 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 237 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imran?
4,558 babies have been named Imran in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imran most popular?
Imran peaked in 2023, when 242 newborns received the name.
Is Imran a boy or girl name?
Imran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Imran rising or falling?
Imran is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Imran?
Well-known people named Imran include Imran Khan (politician), Imran N. Hosein (philosopher), Imran Khan (actor).