Koran Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-RAN / kəˈrænArabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: The Qur'an; English: A variant of Quran
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Koran is derived from the Arabic word 'Qur'an', which refers to the holy book of Islam. The Qur'an is considered the literal word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In English-speaking contexts, Koran may be used as a variant spelling of Quran. The name reflects a significant religious and cultural heritage.
Similar Names
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International Variants
- Qur'an (Arabic)
- Koran (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Koran was first seen in the United States in 1975. Koran has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Koran has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Koran (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |