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Odhran

Boy name · 158 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Odhran: 158 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 26 births in 2024.

Odhran (pronounced OH-rawn or OH-drawn) is an ancient Irish name derived from the Gaelic *odhar*, meaning “pale green” or “sallow,” originally referring to a person’s complexion. Its most famous bearer is Saint Odhran, a 6th-century Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columba, who is said to have been the first Christian buried on the Scottish island of Iona. The name also links to the Monastery of Odhran, founded in what is now County Tipperary. A Scottish saint bearing the same name—often anglicised as Oran—is associated with the island of Colonsay, giving the village of Oronsay its name. This classic name has become increasingly popular in modern Scotland, partly through its prominent use in Taylor Swift’s 2024 song “The Albatross,” where an Oran is a key figure.

Boy 19 of 52 years

Peak year
202426 babies
Latest (2025)
#31611 babies
Total births
158since 2003
5-year trend
▲ 28%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 26
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).