UK boy's name
Haran
A masculine name of Aramaic origin meaning "mountaineer" or "highland".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Haran. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haran ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Haran.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Haran mean?
The name Haran originated from the ancient Semitic languages, particularly Hebrew and Aramaic, and can be traced back to the ancient Middle East. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the second millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Haran can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a city in Mesopotamia and also as the name of a person, who was the brother of the biblical patriarch Abraham. The city of Haran is described as a significant trading center along the ancient trade routes, and it is speculated that the name may have been derived from the word "harar," which means "to travel" or "to journey" in ancient Semitic languages.
In the biblical narrative, Haran is the son of Terah and the brother of Abraham and Nahor. He is mentioned as having died in Ur of the Chaldeans, the birthplace of Abraham, before the family's migration to Canaan. His son, Lot, became a prominent figure in the biblical story, particularly in the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Throughout history, the name Haran has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Haran ibn al-Mu'afa (d. 685 CE), an Arab military leader and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate. 2. Haran al-Rashid (766–809 CE), an Abbasid caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 CE and is known for his patronage of the arts and sciences. 3. Haran al-Muhallab (d. 701 CE), a prominent Arab general and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate, who played a significant role in the conquest of Khurasan. 4. Haran Buqqamra (d. 744 CE), an Arab military leader and governor of Khurasan during the Umayyad Caliphate. 5. Haran al-Hajjaj (d. 714 CE), an Arab general and governor of Iraq during the Umayyad Caliphate, known for his role in suppressing a rebellion in Khurasan.
While the name Haran has ancient roots and historical significance, it has also maintained a presence in various cultures and societies throughout the centuries, with different variations and spellings emerging over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haran over time
The chart below shows babies named Haran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haran, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haran 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4724 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3230 | 9 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2440 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Haran
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haran in the UK right now?
In 2023, Haran was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Haran most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Haran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haran?
A masculine name of Aramaic origin meaning "mountaineer" or "highland".
How many people are called Haran in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Haran across the 8 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.