Oran
Ultimately Borrowed from Arabic وَهْرَان (wahrān), from a Berber term meaning "lion".
Every Oran since 1880 — 4,447 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oran
Oran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,153 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,447 American babies have been named Oran. Its peak came in 1922, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Oran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,153 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,006 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,604 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,577 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,980 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,900 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,734 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,969 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,432 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,669 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,754 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,909 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,763 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,958 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,392 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,498 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,152 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,332 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,909 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,422 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,815 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,880 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,075 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,817 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,034 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,912 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,676 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,808 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,046 |
| 1970 | 32 | #1,512 |
| 1965 | 27 | #1,505 |
| 1960 | 31 | #1,456 |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,178 |
| 1950 | 41 | #1,118 |
| 1945 | 36 | #1,100 |
| 1940 | 39 | #1,047 |
| 1935 | 53 | #866 |
| 1930 | 69 | #774 |
| 1925 | 86 | #700 |
| 1920 | 84 | #711 |
| 1915 | 76 | #670 |
| 1910 | 19 | #697 |
| 1905 | 20 | #518 |
| 1900 | 12 | #769 |
| 1895 | 12 | #635 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,113 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 14 | #497 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oran mean?
Ultimately Borrowed from Arabic وَهْرَان (wahrān), from a Berber term meaning "lion".
How popular is the name Oran in 2025?
Oran ranked #5,153 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oran?
4,447 babies have been named Oran in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oran most popular?
Oran peaked in 1922, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Oran a boy or girl name?
Oran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oran rising or falling?
Oran has been roughly stable over the past decade.