All about the name ARAN

Meaning, origin, history.

Aran, of Irish origin, means 'high place' or 'peak'. It is derived from the Irish word 'arann', which refers to a height or hill. Traditionally, Aran was used as a surname, but it has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.

See also

Irish
Ireland

Popularity of the name ARAN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Aran experienced a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a notable spike starting from around 2004 onwards. From 1969 to 1987, the number of births with the name Aran fluctuated between 5 and 17 annually, with no clear trend. However, beginning in 1988, there was a steady rise in popularity, culminating in peaks of 36 births in 2022 and 35 births in 2023. Overall, from 1969 to 2023, there were a total of 905 babies named Aran.

Name variation ARAN.