Is Oran a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Oran is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #904 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Oran Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

Irish: 'light'; Hebrew: 'pine tree'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Irish culture, Oran is often associated with light and brightness, reflecting positive qualities. The name has historical significance in various Irish legends and is sometimes linked to saints. In Hebrew contexts, it is connected to nature, specifically the pine tree, symbolizing resilience and strength.

Trend Summary

Oran has seen a steady but modest popularity in the United States over recent years.

Variants

Oren

International Variants

Oren (Hebrew)
Oran (Scottish)

Famous people named Oran

Oran Kearney is a Northern Irish football manager known for his work with several clubs.

Oran Etkin is an American jazz clarinetist and composer recognized for his contributions to music.

Oran P. Hesterman is an American author and advocate for sustainable agriculture.

Oran M. Smith is a notable American politician and public servant.

Fictional characters named Oran

Oran is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his role in the storyline.

Oran is featured in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra' as a minor character.

Sibling Suggestions

Owen Ethan Liam Aidan Finn Declan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Oran was first seen in the United States in 1880. Oran has ranked as high as #792 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Oran has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Oran (2022)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	14
1881	7
1882	6
1883	11
1884	8
1886	6
1887	9
1888	7
1889	8
1890	5
1891	6
1892	10
1893	9
1894	9
1895	12
1896	11
1897	13
1898	15
1899	5
1900	12
1901	17
1902	11
1903	13
1904	10
1905	20
1906	14
1907	11
1908	21
1909	12
1910	19
1911	19
1912	39
1913	58
1914	65
1915	76
1916	81
1917	81
1918	74
1919	88
1920	84
1921	96
1922	104
1923	90
1924	86
1925	86
1926	86
1927	85
1928	60
1929	62
1930	69
1931	61
1932	57
1933	53
1934	63
1935	53
1936	54
1937	36
1938	26
1939	48
1940	39
1941	51
1942	57
1943	55
1944	50
1945	36
1946	46
1947	44
1948	43
1949	50
1950	41
1951	33
1952	35
1953	43
1954	37
1955	41
1956	31
1957	42
1958	39
1959	32
1960	31
1961	23
1962	24
1963	21
1964	26
1965	27
1966	21
1967	23
1968	29
1969	23
1970	32
1971	17
1972	19
1973	26
1974	26
1975	23
1976	23
1977	21
1978	19
1979	24
1980	17
1981	17
1982	10
1983	9
1984	7
1985	19
1986	16
1987	26
1988	17
1989	27
1990	15
1991	17
1992	21
1993	18
1994	20
1995	12
1996	16
1997	14
1998	15
1999	21
2000	12
2001	20
2002	22
2003	23
2004	15
2005	24
2006	22
2007	18
2008	22
2009	23
2010	15
2011	28
2012	15
2013	20
2014	29
2015	22
2016	23
2017	20
2018	15
2019	16
2020	15
2021	27
2022	17
2023	17
2024	20