Oran
Oran is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little pale green one or little sallow one.
Origin and history
Oran is a male name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the name Odhrán, meaning 'little pale green one' or 'little sallow one'. It has a long history in Ireland associated with several early Christian saints. In the United States, Oran has been a consistently rare given name throughout recorded SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
4,447 babies in the United States have been named Oran since 1880. It ranks #1862 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.2 %)
- OK (11.2 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
- WV (4.7 %)
- MO (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 95 |
| 1900-1910 | 141 |
| 1910-1920 | 600 |
| 1920-1930 | 839 |
| 1930-1940 | 520 |
| 1940-1950 | 471 |
| 1950-1960 | 374 |
| 1960-1970 | 248 |
| 1970-1980 | 230 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Oran
- Oran: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Oran derives from the Gaelic name Odhrán, which was recorded in early medieval Irish annals.
- Saint Odhran was a companion of Saint Columba and became the first Christian saint to be buried on the sacred island of Iona.