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Eran

Boy

Meaning of Eran: Hebrew: 'awake or watchful'

Eran is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9241st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9241

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

703

First recorded 1966 · peak 1981

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 27 babies1982: 23 babies1983: 17 babies1984: 17 babies1985: 14 babies1986: 20 babies1987: 20 babies1988: 10 babies1989: 15 babies1990: 15 babies19901991: 16 babies1992: 12 babies1993: 14 babies1994: 12 babies1995: 18 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 8 babies20002001: 8 babies2002: 13 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 6 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 11 babies2008: 13 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 12 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Eran per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 27.

Gender split

88% boys · 12% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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