Total births
2,866
Girls' name · since 1982
Simran
Simran has 2,866 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4071
- among girls today
- 2,866
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
2,866 babies have been named Simran since 1982, making it today's #4071 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Simran recorded 2,866 times among girls since 1982, holding rank #4071 nationally today, ahead of 77% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #4071 among girls today
- 2,866 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Simran is currently the #4071 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 2,866 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4071
- among girls today
- 2,866
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Simran vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4071
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Simran was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
158 babies were named Simran in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Simran compares
2,866 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Simran's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Simran | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,866 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 158 | 48 | 19,840 |
Simran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Simran splits its recorded history at 2004: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 158 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Simran at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,071
Active since
1982
Simran popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 158
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Simran popularity over time - boys
134 total births recorded since 1988 (Simran as boys' name)
Simran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Simran's strongest decade.
1,359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Simran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
586 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,359 births
- 2010s
2010s
677 births
- 2020s 190
2020s
190 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,359 births (47% of all-time use).
How Simran compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Simran's total volume
Simran vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Simran by state
Where Simran concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 769 | 26.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 317 | 11.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 216 | 7.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 151 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 117 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 40 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 36 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 32 | 1.1% |
California share of Simran's total US births 26.8%
Even split
769 of 2,866 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Simran appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Simran? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 2,866 babies named Simran. Today it holds rank #4071 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 158 births.
When was Simran most popular? ▼
Simran was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,359 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Simran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Simran are California (769 births), New York (317 births), New Jersey (216 births).
How long has the name Simran been used? ▼
Records for Simran go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Simran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Simone, Simona, Sima, Simonne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Simran's data
- Simran's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,359 total births); usage has since declined to 190 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Simrans (769 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 Simran
Nearby Names Like Simran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Simran
Simone Girl
#1036 27,531 births
Simona Girl
#2891 4,038 births
Sima Girl
#2444 2,125 births
Simonne Girl
876 births
Simi Girl
#4134 545 births
Compare Simran side by side: Simran vs Simone Simran vs Simona Simran vs Sima
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Simran
Olyvia #4070
2,670 births · Peak 2009
Sincere #4072
1,472 births · Peak 2009
Adrielle #4069
1,179 births · Peak 2019
Bushra #4073
1,033 births · Peak 2014
Keagan #4068
1,757 births · Peak 2007
Makenzi #4074
3,631 births · Peak 2008
Brookelynn #4067
3,475 births · Peak 2008
Weslyn #4075
595 births · Peak 2017
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Simran: #4071 Girls' Name - 2,866 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/simran. 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 Simran 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.