Quraan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the recitation" or "the reading".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Quraan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quraan today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quraan births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quraan. 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 Quraan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,434
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Quraan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quraan 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 Quraan 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quraan
The name Quraan has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "qara'a," which means "to read" or "to recite." The name is intrinsically tied to the holy book of Islam, the Quran, which is believed to be the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The Quran is considered the central religious text of Islam, and its recitation and study hold immense significance in the Muslim faith. The name Quraan is a direct reference to this sacred scripture, and its bestowal upon an individual is a reflection of the reverence and importance placed on the Quran within Islamic culture.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Quraan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the revelation of the Quran. It is believed that some of the companions of the Prophet and their descendants were given the name Quraan as a testament to their devotion and connection to the holy scripture.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Quraan. One such individual was Quraan ibn Abi Nafi' (d. 686 CE), a renowned scholar and reciter of the Quran during the early years of Islamic civilization. Another prominent figure was Quraan ibn Salih (d. 890 CE), a celebrated Maliki jurist and scholar who contributed significantly to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 11th century, Quraan ibn Ahmad al-Qurashi (d. 1072 CE) was a distinguished historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and traditions of the Islamic world. His works remain invaluable sources for understanding the cultural and intellectual landscape of that era.
During the Ottoman Empire, Quraan Efendi (d. 1598 CE) was a prominent calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts, renowned for his exquisite Quranic calligraphy. His works are considered masterpieces of Islamic art and are displayed in museums and collections around the world.
More recently, Quraan Majeed (1920-2008) was a renowned Pakistani poet and writer who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. His poetry often drew inspiration from the Quran and explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Quraan throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Islamic culture, scholarship, and artistic expression in their respective fields.
People
Quraan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quraan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quraan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quraan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quraan 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Quraan a common name?
We classify Quraan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quraan most popular?
The single biggest year for Quraan was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quraan is about 33 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 Quraan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quraan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quraan 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 Quraan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quraan 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 Quraan 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 Quraan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.