Quran
Every Quran since 1971 — 1,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quran
Quran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,669 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,998 American babies have been named Quran. Its peak came in 1997, when 89 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 Quran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quran 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 | — | — | 22 | #4,669 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,584 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,971 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,405 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,895 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,115 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,091 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,428 |
| 2017 | — | — | 40 | #2,995 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,210 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,210 |
| 2014 | — | — | 47 | #2,611 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,476 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,345 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,469 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 58 | #2,279 |
| 2008 | — | — | 59 | #2,253 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65 | #2,109 |
| 2006 | — | — | 65 | #2,055 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71 | #1,831 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,095 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,342 |
| 2002 | — | — | 50 | #2,145 |
| 2001 | — | — | 61 | #1,835 |
| 2000 | — | — | 74 | #1,601 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,450 | 50 | #1,774 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,356 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,555 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,565 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,605 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quran in 2025?
Quran ranked #4,669 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quran?
1,998 babies have been named Quran in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quran most popular?
Quran peaked in 1997, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Quran a boy or girl name?
Quran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quran rising or falling?
Quran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.