Imran
How to say it: im-RAHN · /ɪmˈrɑn/
Prosperity, long life; name of the father of Mary (Maryam) in the Quran.
Imran was the 797th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 237 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 19% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #751 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #797 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 237 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,882 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +19% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #751 |
| In France, 2025 | #19 among boys’ names, 1,990 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lately arrived in American use, Imran touched its high in the 2020s and remains there at the moment. Upward movement is expected next.
What goes with it
Resonant and strong with a soft flow, it feels steady and grounded. Idris matches its mood well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Imran is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Turkish.
In France: #19 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #481.
Famous people named Imran
- Imran Khan (born 1983)Indian actor
- Imran Nazar Hosein (born 1942)Islamic scholar
- Imran Abbas Naqvi (born 1977)Pakistani actor and model
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