Koran
Every Koran since 1975 — 639 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koran
Koran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,357 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 639 American babies have been named Koran. Its peak came in 1999, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Koran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koran 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,357 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,384 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,638 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,902 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,554 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,521 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,544 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,891 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,250 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,545 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,834 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,054 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,895 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,205 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,276 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,505 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,023 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,233 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,729 | 12 | #5,881 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,148 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,978 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,883 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,529 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,801 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Koran in 2025?
Koran ranked #9,357 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koran?
639 babies have been named Koran in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koran most popular?
Koran peaked in 1999, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Koran a boy or girl name?
Koran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Koran rising or falling?
Koran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.