Total births
505
Boys' name · since 2007
Roran
505 babies named Roran in U.S. Social Security records since 2007, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2442
- among boys today
- 505
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Roran is the #2442 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 505 recorded since 2007.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Roran has been recorded 505 times among boys since 2007, currently ranked #2442 nationally and more common than 83% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #2442 among boys today
- 505 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Roran is currently the #2442 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 505 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2442
- among boys today
- 505
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Roran vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2442
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Roran was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
57 babies were named Roran in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Roran compares
505 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Roran's all-time total is 38% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Roran | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 505 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Roran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roran's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roran at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,442
Active since
2007
Roran popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Roran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Roran's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Roran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s
2020s
238 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (48% of all-time use).
How Roran 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 Roran's total volume
Roran vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Roran by state
Where Roran concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.2% |
California share of Roran's total US births 1.6%
Even split
8 of 505 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roran? ▼
Roran has been given to 505 babies in the U.S. since 2007, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2442 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Roran most popular? ▼
Roran was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Roran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roran are California (8 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Roran been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Roran since 2007 -- 19 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Roran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rory, Rorik, Rorey, Rori, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Roran's data
- Roran's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (238) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rorans (8 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 Roran
Nearby Names Like Roran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roran
Rory Boy
#227 35,841 births
Rorik Boy
#4425 328 births
Rorey Boy
#12805 153 births
Rori Boy
64 births
Rorick Boy
#11887 54 births
Compare Roran side by side: Roran vs Rory Roran vs Rorik Roran vs Rorey
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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, 2007–2025 (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. "Roran: #2442 Boys' Name - 505 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roran. 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 Roran 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.