Simran
Derived from Punjabi ਸਿਮਰਨ (simran).
Every Simran since 1982 — 3,000 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Simran
Simran is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,082 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,000 American babies have been named Simran. Its peak came in 2000, when 165 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Simran stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Simran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,082 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,103 | — | — |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,548 | — | — |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,660 | — | — |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,822 | — | — |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,771 | — | — |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,125 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,390 | — | — |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,188 | — | — |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,616 | — | — |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,552 | — | — |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,612 | — | — |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,383 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,067 | — | — |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,200 | 5 | #13,965 |
| 2009 | 128 | #1,725 | — | — |
| 2008 | 110 | #1,924 | 5 | #14,311 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,634 | — | — |
| 2006 | 116 | #1,795 | 8 | #9,442 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1,703 | — | — |
| 2004 | 143 | #1,442 | — | — |
| 2003 | 152 | #1,341 | — | — |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,362 | 6 | #10,474 |
| 2001 | 158 | #1,252 | 7 | #9,094 |
| 2000 | 155 | #1,264 | 10 | #6,760 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,495 | 7 | #7,691 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,824 | 8 | #6,332 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,242 | — | — |
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Famous people named Simran
- Simran Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simran mean?
Derived from Punjabi ਸਿਮਰਨ (simran).
How popular is the name Simran in 2025?
Simran ranked #5,082 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Simran?
3,000 babies have been named Simran in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Simran most popular?
Simran peaked in 2000, when 165 newborns received the name.
Is Simran a boy or girl name?
Simran is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Simran rising or falling?
Simran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Simran?
Well-known people named Simran include Simran (actor).