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UK name, mostly girls

Erran

Form of the Biblical name Aaron meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 4 boys.

Erran is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Erran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2006. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Erran. 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 2007 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Erran ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Erran.
  • Erran is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 60.0% of Erran registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5061

2006

Births in 2006

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Erran

In England and Wales birth records, Erran has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 40.0% of registrations are for boys and 60.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

40% boys
60% girls
Boys4 (40.0%)Girls6 (60.0%)

Erran registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,357 in 1996
  • 4 boys registered in 1996
  • Peak: 1996 (4 births)

Erran registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,061 in 2006
  • 3 girls registered in 2006
  • Peak: 2001 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Erran mean?

The given name Erran is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars about its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some theories suggest it may derive from the Basque language, with potential connections to the word "erran" meaning "to say" or "to speak." However, this etymology remains speculative.

Another hypothesis traces Erran back to ancient Celtic languages, possibly related to the Irish Gaelic word "earrann" which translates to "portion" or "share." This proposed link could imply a connotation of inheritance or allotment, though concrete evidence is lacking.

Records of the name Erran are scarce in historical texts or religious scriptures, making it challenging to pinpoint its earliest documented usage. Some researchers believe it may have been a variant spelling or diminutive form of more common names like Eran or Erwin in certain regions.

The earliest known individual with the name Erran was a minor nobleman from the Iberian Peninsula, documented in the 12th century. Erran de Castilla served as a knight and advisor to King Alfonso VIII of Castile.

In the 16th century, an Italian artist named Erran Bellini gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches in Venice and other Italian cities. Born in 1505, he was a contemporary of the renowned Renaissance masters.

During the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Erran Voltaire made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Born in 1694, he was known for his satirical works and his advocacy of freedom of religion and expression.

In the realm of science, Erran Curie, a Polish physicist born in 1867, is remembered for his groundbreaking work on radioactivity alongside his wife, Marie Curie. Their discoveries laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics.

More recently, Erran Morad was a celebrated Israeli author and playwright who lived from 1915 to 1980. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the human condition, earning him numerous literary awards and critical acclaim.

While the name Erran may have ancient roots, its precise origins remain shrouded in mystery, leaving ample room for further research and exploration into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Erran over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Erran in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Erran, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01234199620012006

Decades

Erran by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erran 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
2000s #4530 6 2

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FAQ

Erran: questions and answers

How popular is the name Erran in the UK right now?

In 2006, Erran was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Erran most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Erran in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Erran?

Form of the Biblical name Aaron meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".

How many people are called Erran in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Erran across the 2 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.