The nameBaran

Baran is a Kurdish and Persian boy's name.

Meaning

From the Persian and Kurdish baran, "rain".

Origin

Kurdish and Persian.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Baran

Baran in France

950thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (45 births)
755babies named Baran in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Baran was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 295 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Baran. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Baran in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Baran mean?

From the Persian and Kurdish baran, "rain".

What is the origin of the name Baran?

Kurdish and Persian.

Is Baran a girl's or a boy's name?

Baran is a boy's name.