Is Quran a boy's or girl's name?

Quran is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 34 recorded births.

When was Quran most popular?

Quran reached its peak popularity in 1997 with 89 births that year. It is currently ranked #3567 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Quran?

Quran is currently ranked #3567 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,942 babies since 1971.

Quran

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast

#3567▲ 400in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Qur'an.

Quran is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic qurʾān (قرآن) meaning 'recitation' or 'the reading' — the holy scripture of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 23 years, containing the word of God as understood by Muslims worldwide.

To name a son Quran is to give him the most sacred name in Islam after the divine names themselves. It's used by Muslim families as a declaration of faith — the child's very name is the holy book, his life an act of devotion.

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Popularity Over Time

Quran was #2095 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3567, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Quran
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	137	#3988	▼
2010s	397	#3027	▼
2000s	605	#2057	▲
1990s	597	#1746	▲
1980s	134	#3588	▲
1970s	72	#4298	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Quran
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	32	#3567	+4 (14.3%)
2023	28	#3967	+4 (16.7%)
2022	24	#4401	-4 (-14.3%)
2021	28	#3891	+3 (12.0%)
2020	25	#4115	-14 (-35.9%)
2019	39	#3090	+6 (18.2%)
2018	33	#3428	-7 (-17.5%)
2017	40	#2994	+4 (11.1%)
2016	36	#3210	0
2015	36	#3209	-11 (-23.4%)
2014	47	#2611	+16 (51.6%)
2013	31	#3476	-3 (-8.8%)
2012	34	#3285	-17 (-33.3%)
2011	51	#2469	+1 (2.0%)
2010	50	#2500	-8 (-13.8%)
2009	58	#2279	-1 (-1.7%)
2008	59	#2253	-5 (-7.8%)
2007	64	#2132	-1 (-1.5%)
2006	65	#2055	-6 (-8.5%)
2005	71	#1831	+14 (24.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Quran as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Quran has also been given to 34 girls in the U.S. since 1993.

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Current rank

Total births

1999

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Quran be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Quran is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3567. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology