Evran
A Turkish name potentially derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim meaning "fruitful, productive".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Evran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evran today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evran births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evran. 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 Evran. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,248
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Evran: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evran from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evran 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 Evran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evran
The name Evran has its origins in the Turkish language, hailing from the region of Anatolia, which encompasses modern-day Turkey. The name itself is believed to have derived from the Persian word "Avran," meaning "strong" or "powerful." This linguistic connection reflects the cultural influences that have shaped the region over centuries.
Historically, the name Evran can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from the Balkans to the Middle East between the 14th and early 20th centuries. During this period, the name was commonly used among the Turkish population, particularly within the noble and military classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evran can be found in the chronicles of the Ottoman historian Mustafa Naima, who documented the life of Evran Pasha, a prominent military commander and statesman during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century. Evran Pasha played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's military campaigns against the Habsburgs and was renowned for his strategic acumen.
Throughout the centuries, the name Evran has been associated with various notable figures. In the 16th century, Evran Bey was a renowned Ottoman architect who designed several iconic mosques and monuments, including the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque in Istanbul.
During the 19th century, Evran Efendi was a respected scholar and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the art of Islamic calligraphy. His works are still celebrated and studied by calligraphers today.
In more recent history, Evran Altinbasak was a Turkish actor and director who made significant contributions to the Turkish film industry in the latter half of the 20th century. He was born in 1926 and passed away in 1999, leaving behind a rich legacy of cinematic works.
Another notable figure bearing the name Evran is Evran Ökten, a contemporary Turkish writer and journalist. Born in 1972, Ökten has authored several critically acclaimed novels and non-fiction works, exploring themes of identity, social issues, and the complexities of modern Turkish society.
While the name Evran may have evolved and taken on new meanings over time, its deep-rooted connections to the Turkish culture and history remain a testament to the enduring influence of this ancient name.
People
Evran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evran as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evran 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Evran a common name?
We classify Evran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evran most popular?
The single biggest year for Evran was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evran is about 8 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 Evran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evran 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 Evran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evran 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 Evran 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 Americans are named Evran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.