UK boy's name
Myran
A diminutive of "Myranda", a feminine name derived from "mirandus" (to admire).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Myran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2018. 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 12 living people in the UK are called Myran. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myran ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Myran.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Myran mean?
The name Myran is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, deriving from the word "miran," which translates to "leader" or "ruler." This name dates back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and Central Asia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Myran can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Myran is depicted as a brave warrior and loyal companion to the legendary hero Rustam.
During the medieval period, the name Myran gained popularity among the ruling classes of the Persian Empire. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Myran Shah, a powerful governor who ruled over the region of Khorasan in the late 12th century.
As the Persian influence spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Myran also found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 13th century, Myran al-Din was a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Persia, renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
Moving into the modern era, Myran Reinick (1911-1992) was a distinguished American artist and illustrator, best known for his work with the popular children's book series "The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton.
Myran Curet (1935-2013) was a highly acclaimed Puerto Rican writer and poet, whose works explored themes of identity, social justice, and the Puerto Rican diaspora. His poetry collections, such as "Canto Nuevo de las Cosas Pequeñas" (New Song of Small Things), earned him numerous literary awards and recognition.
In the realm of sports, Myran Cullinane (born 1945) is a former American professional baseball player who spent several seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB) with teams like the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1960s and 1970s.
Another notable figure is Myran Indritz (born 1953), an American author and educator who has written extensively on topics related to environmental sustainability, eco-friendly living, and green building practices.
Lastly, Myran Srinivasan (born 1967) is an Indian-American entrepreneur and business executive, currently serving as the Chief Digital Officer at The Kroger Co., one of the largest retail companies in the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myran over time
The chart below shows babies named Myran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myran, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4676 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Myran
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Myran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myran in the UK right now?
In 2018, Myran was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Myran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Myran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myran?
A diminutive of "Myranda", a feminine name derived from "mirandus" (to admire).
How many people are called Myran in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Myran across the 4 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.