Oran
Boy name · Celtic · Hebrew · Irish
Meaninglittle pale green one · Irish
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #466 in 1901
19 babies were named Oran in the US in 2025. It has climbed 654 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oran, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOran has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Orans, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1901, when it ranked #466. Today it's #5,045, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendOran has climbed 654 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Oran means “little pale green one”. Our records link it to Celtic, Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Oran
Oran is a boy name of Celtic, Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “little pale green one”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Oran for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1901, when it ranked #466 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 70 | 14,345 boys |
| 1890s | 82 | 12,152 boys |
| 1900s | 106 | 9,463 boys |
| 1910s | 92 | 10,917 boys |
| 1920s | 76 | 13,134 boys |
| 1930s | 49 | 20,231 boys |
| 1940s | 32 | 30,931 boys |
| 1950s | 19 | 53,821 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 77,340 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 71,736 boys |
| 1980s | 8.9 | 112,740 boys |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 115,473 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 99,305 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,851 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,361 boys |
Other spellings of Oran
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Oran
What does the name Oran mean?
Oran means “little pale green one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Oran?
Oran has Celtic, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Oran a boy or girl name?
Oran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oran?
Oran ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1901 (#466).