UK boy's name
Tiran
Of Persian origin, a powerful ruler or leader.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tiran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tiran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Tiran is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tiran. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tiran ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Tiran.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tiran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tiran mean?
The name Tiran has its origins in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Persian word "tir," which means arrow or dart, and is believed to have been a popular name among warriors and archers in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiran can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this work, Tiran is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam.
Throughout history, the name Tiran has been associated with strength, bravery, and martial prowess. In the 13th century, Tiran was the name of a powerful Mongol general who served under Genghis Khan and played a pivotal role in the conquest of Persia.
During the medieval period, the name Tiran gained popularity among Persian and Central Asian nobility. One notable figure was Tiran Shah, a 15th-century ruler of the Timurid dynasty, who reigned over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Iran.
In the 16th century, Tiran was the name of a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist, renowned for his mastery of the intricate Nasta'liq script. His works are still celebrated as masterpieces of Persian calligraphy.
In more recent times, the name Tiran has been borne by several notable individuals, including Tiran Alles (1918-1993), a prominent Sri Lankan diplomat and politician who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
While the name Tiran has its roots in ancient Persia, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often associated with strength, valor, and artistic excellence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tiran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tiran 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 | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Tiran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tiran in the UK right now?
In 2005, Tiran was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tiran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Tiran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tiran?
Of Persian origin, a powerful ruler or leader.
How many people are called Tiran in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tiran across the 1 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.