Eran
Every Eran since 1966 — 703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eran
Eran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,996 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 703 American babies have been named Eran — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Eran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eran 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 | — | — | 7 | #9,996 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,330 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,920 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,622 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,183 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,995 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,099 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,348 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,961 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,158 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,872 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,878 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,515 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,244 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,594 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,374 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,423 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,503 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,763 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,665 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,597 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,641 | 10 | #5,115 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,262 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,858 | 20 | #2,468 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,386 | 16 | #2,567 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eran in 2025?
Eran ranked #9,996 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eran?
703 babies have been named Eran in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eran most popular?
Eran peaked in 1981, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Eran a boy or girl name?
Eran is used for both: about 12% of babies named Eran have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Eran rising or falling?
Eran has been roughly stable over the past decade.