UK boy's name
Tigran
An Armenian masculine name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the word "tiger".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tigran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tigran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2022. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Tigran. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tigran ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Tigran.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tigran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Tigran mean?
The name Tigran originates from the Armenian language and has its roots in ancient Armenian history and culture. It is derived from the Old Armenian word "tigr," which means "arrow" or "dart." This name is believed to have been popular among the ancient Armenians, who were renowned for their skilled archers and warriors.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tigran can be found in the ancient Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which dates back to the 8th century AD. In this epic, Tigran is portrayed as a brave and valiant warrior, adding to the name's association with strength and courage.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tigran. One of the most prominent was Tigran the Great, an Armenian king who ruled from 95 BC to 55 BC. He is renowned for his military conquests and for expanding the Armenian Empire to its greatest extent, stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean.
Another historical figure with the name Tigran was Tigran Petrosian, a Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster who was the World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969. He was born in 1929 and passed away in 1984, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of chess.
Tigran Terzibashian, an Armenian painter and sculptor, was also a notable bearer of this name. He was born in 1891 and is celebrated for his contributions to the Armenian art scene, particularly his allegorical depictions of Armenian folklore and history.
In the realm of literature, Tigran Petrosian was an influential Armenian writer and poet who lived from 1929 to 1984. His works explored themes of national identity, social issues, and the human condition, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.
Lastly, Tigran Hamasyan is a contemporary Armenian jazz pianist and composer, born in 1987. He has gained international recognition for his unique blend of Armenian folk music with jazz, classical, and other genres, showcasing the versatility and enduring relevance of the name Tigran.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tigran over time
The chart below shows babies named Tigran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tigran, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tigran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tigran 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 | #4395 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3996 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tigran
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tigran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tigran in the UK right now?
In 2022, Tigran was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tigran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Tigran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tigran?
An Armenian masculine name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the word "tiger".
How many people are called Tigran in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Tigran across the 3 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.