Tigran Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIG-ran / /ˈtɪɡrən/Armenian; Greek
Meaning
Armenian: 'tiger'; Greek: 'of the tiger'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Armenian culture, Tigran is a historical name associated with Tigranes the Great, a king who expanded the Armenian Empire. The name also has Greek roots, where it is linked to the word for tiger, symbolizing strength and bravery.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Tigranush
- Tigranyan
International Variants
- Tigran (Armenian)
- Tigranes (Greek)
Famous people named Tigran
Tigran Petrosian — chess grandmaster.
Tigran Mansurian — composer.
Fictional characters named Tigran
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tigran was first seen in the United States in 1990. Tigran has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Tigran has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tigran (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 19 |