Arran
Boy / Girl name · 2,954 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Arran: 2,954 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 129 births in 2006.
Arran is a Scottish place name drawn directly from the Isle of Arran, the largest island in the Firth of Clyde. The island's name likely comes from the Brittonic or Old Irish word *ar* meaning "high" or "peak," a fitting reference to its mountainous landscape. Although not widely used as a forename historically, Arran has gained quiet popularity in modern Scotland as a distinctive, nature-inspired choice. The most famous bearer is the island itself, but the name also appears in the Arran distillery
Boy 50 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2006129 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6075 babies
- Total births
- 2,934since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 17%vs prior 5y
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19914 babies
- Latest (2001)
- #5274 babies
- Total births
- 20since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 13%vs prior 5y