Total births
616
Unisex name · since 1966
Eran
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 616 babies named Eran, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11155
- among boys today
- 616
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
616 babies have been named Eran since 1966, making it today's #11155 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eran has been recorded 616 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #11155 nationally and more common than 22% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #11155 among boys today
- 616 born since 1966
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eran is currently the #11155 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 616 born since 1966, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11155
- among boys today
- 616
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Eran vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11155
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Eran was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
20 babies were named Eran in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Eran compares
616 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eran's all-time total is 68% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eran | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 616 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Eran splits its recorded history at 1993: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Eran at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#11,155
Active since
1966
Eran popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1980)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Eran popularity over time - girls
87 total births recorded since 1974 (Eran as girls' name)
Eran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Eran's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Eran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
117 births
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s
2010s
70 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 151 births (25% of all-time use).
How Eran compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eran's total volume
Eran vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eran by state
Where Eran concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 3.9% |
California share of Eran's total US births 3.9%
24 of 616 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eran? ▼
616 babies have been named Eran since 1966. It currently ranks #11155 among boys. The peak year was 1980 with 20 births.
When was Eran most popular? ▼
Eran was most popular in the 1980s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Eran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eran are California (24 births).
Is Eran a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eran is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 616 births, and as a girl's name it has 87 births.
How long has the name Eran been used? ▼
Eran has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Erasmo, Erastus, Erasto, Erasmus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eran's data
- Eran's decade-level peak was the 1980s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Erans (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eran
Nearby Names Like Eran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eran
Erasmo Boy
#6218 3,939 births
Erastus Boy
407 births
Erasto Boy
145 births
Erasmus Boy
117 births
Eragon Boy
#10512 111 births
Compare Eran side by side: Eran vs Erasmo Eran vs Erastus Eran vs Erasto
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eran
Lashon #11154
716 births · Peak 1974
Rahul #11156
3,332 births · Peak 2000
Tyrice #11153
965 births · Peak 1991
Jerrett #11157
1,243 births · Peak 1980
Toure #11152
420 births · Peak 2008
Patrik #11158
692 births · Peak 1992
Markeith #11151
2,148 births · Peak 1990
Damascus #11159
129 births · Peak 1981
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eran: #11155 Unisex Name - 616 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eran. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eran draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.