Quran
Quran is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Recitation or reading.
Origin and history
Quran is a male given name derived from the Arabic word for the central religious text of Islam, meaning 'recitation'. In the United States, it emerged as a given name in the late 20th century. It remains a relatively uncommon choice, given to a modest number of newborn boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,964 babies in the United States have been named Quran since 1880. It ranks #2903 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- PA (29.5 %)
- NY (28.9 %)
- NJ (18.5 %)
- MD (4.5 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 597 |
| 2000-2010 | 606 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Fun facts
- The term comes from the Arabic root qara'a, which means to read or to recite.
- The name Quran began appearing consistently in U.S. birth registry data in the 1970s.