Jarran
An Arabic masculine name meaning "brave soldier" or "courageous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jarran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarran today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarran births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarran. 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 Jarran. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,771
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jarran: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarran 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 Jarran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarran
The name Jarran is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, derived from the word "jarr" meaning "to pull" or "to drag." Its roots can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa region, where Arabic culture and language have a strong influence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jarran can be found in historical documents and records from the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a relatively uncommon name during this period but was occasionally used by families in the region.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jarran was Jarran ibn Abdullah, a 9th-century Arabic poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in the field of linguistics.
In the 12th century, Jarran al-Isfahani was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Isfahan, Iran. He was highly regarded for his knowledge of Islamic law and his interpretations of religious texts.
Another historical figure with the name Jarran was Jarran al-Qudsi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Jerusalem. His works explored the spiritual themes of love, devotion, and the quest for divine knowledge.
In the 15th century, Jarran al-Andalusi was a Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his journeys across the Mediterranean region. His travelogues provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the time.
Jarran ibn Muhammad al-Qaysi was a 17th-century Arab historian and author from Mosul, Iraq. He wrote extensively on the history of the region, including accounts of political events, social customs, and cultural practices.
While the name Jarran has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. Its unique sound and historical significance have contributed to its enduring appeal.
People
Jarran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarran as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jarran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarran 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 Jarran a common name?
We classify Jarran 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 Jarran most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarran was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarran is about 34 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 Jarran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarran 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 Jarran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarran 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 Jarran 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 called Jarran?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.