UK boy's name
Kuran
An Arabic name meaning "holy book" or "sacred scripture".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kuran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kuran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2254, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2002. 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 23 living people in the UK are called Kuran. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kuran ranked #2254 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Kuran.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kuran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2254
2002
Births in 2002
5
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Kuran mean?
The name Kuran has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "Kor" meaning "Sun" or "brightness." The earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Iran from around the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
In ancient Persian mythology, the Sun played a significant role, and it was often revered as a symbol of power, strength, and divinity. As a result, names associated with the Sun or its radiance were commonly used, particularly among the nobility and ruling classes of the Persian Empire.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures to bear the name Kuran was Kuran ibn Vind, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 7th century CE. His works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Kuran gained further prominence. In this period, several prominent scholars, philosophers, and poets carried this name, including Kuran al-Hafiz (1089-1149), a revered Iranian poet and mystic, and Kuran al-Din (1145-1233), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer.
In the 13th century, Kuran al-Munajjim (1199-1274), a renowned Persian astrologer and astronomer, gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the field of astrology and his work on celestial observations.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kuran was Kuran Bey (1523-1598), a prominent Ottoman statesman, and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Kuran has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, philosophy, and governance. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to carry a strong cultural and historical significance, particularly in regions with Persian and Islamic influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kuran over time
The chart below shows babies named Kuran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kuran, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2002, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kuran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kuran 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 | #2808 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Kuran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kuran in the UK right now?
In 2002, Kuran was ranked #2254 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kuran most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Kuran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kuran?
An Arabic name meaning "holy book" or "sacred scripture".
How many people are called Kuran in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Kuran across the 6 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.