Avran
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly of Turkish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Avran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Avran today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avran births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avran. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Avran. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,332
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Avran: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Avran by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Avran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Avran
The name Avran is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "avra," meaning "strength" or "power." This name was prevalent among the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Europe and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avran can be found in the Achaemenid inscriptions at Persepolis, an ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. These inscriptions, carved into the walls of the grand palace, mention an individual named Avran, who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or nobleman during the reign of Darius the Great (550-486 BCE).
In ancient Persian mythology, there is a figure named Avran, who is depicted as a mighty warrior and protector of the people. This mythological character is often associated with strength, courage, and honor, aligning with the meaning of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Avran. One such figure was Avran ibn al-Aswad (c. 700-753 CE), an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and is credited with introducing the concept of sine and cosine functions.
Another prominent Avran was Avran al-Dimashqi (c. 1256-1327 CE), a renowned Arab historian and geographer from Damascus. He authored several influential works, including a comprehensive chronicle of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th and 14th centuries.
In the realm of literature, Avran Khayyam (c. 1048-1131 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet, mathematician, and philosopher. He is best known for his quatrains, or rubáiyát, which explore themes of love, life, and the nature of existence. His poetic works have been widely translated and admired across cultures.
During the Renaissance period, Avran Battuta (1304-1369 CE) was a Moroccan scholar and traveler who embarked on an extensive journey throughout the Islamic world, covering over 73,000 miles across Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travelogue, known as the Rihla, provides valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered during his travels.
It is worth noting that while the name Avran has its roots in ancient Persian culture, it has been adopted and used in various regions and languages over the centuries, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Avran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avran as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Avran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avran going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Avran a common name?
We classify Avran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avran most popular?
The single biggest year for Avran was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avran is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avran in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Avran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avran in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avran can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Avran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.