UK boy's name
Bahram
A Persian masculine name derived from the Middle Persian word bahrām meaning "victorious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bahram is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bahram popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Bahram. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bahram ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Bahram.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bahram as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Bahram mean?
The name Bahram has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the Middle Persian name Varhran or Vahram. It is believed to have been formed from the Persian words "vahr" meaning victorious or good, and "ram" meaning ram or soul.
The name Bahram has been in use since ancient times and can be traced back to the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. It was a popular name among the nobility and ruling class during this period.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Bahram appears in the epic poem Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Bahram Gur, who was a legendary king of the Sasanian dynasty.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Bahram can be found in the inscriptions of the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from the 6th to the 4th century BC. These inscriptions mention a prince named Bahram, who was the son of King Darius I.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bahram. One of the most famous was Bahram V, a Sasanian king who ruled from 420 to 438 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and for securing the eastern borders of the Persian Empire.
Another prominent figure was Bahram Chobin, a Persian military commander who lived in the late 6th century AD. He played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Sasanian king Hormizd IV and the ascension of Khosrow II to the throne.
In the 11th century, Bahram Shah was a Ghaznavid ruler who reigned over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan from 1118 to 1152. He is remembered for his patronage of arts and literature during his reign.
During the Safavid dynasty in Persia (1501-1736), there was a notable figure named Bahram Mirza, who was the son of Shah Ismail I and played a significant role in the military campaigns of the empire.
In more recent times, Bahram Beyzai (born 1938) is a renowned Iranian filmmaker, playwright, and scholar, who has made significant contributions to the Iranian cinema and theater.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bahram over time
The chart below shows babies named Bahram registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bahram, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bahram by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bahram was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4296 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3687 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Bahram
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bahram: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bahram in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bahram was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Bahram most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Bahram in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bahram?
A Persian masculine name derived from the Middle Persian word bahrām meaning "victorious".
How many people are called Bahram in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Bahram across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.