Tigran
A boy's name with 472 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Armenian.
Tigran is a boy's baby name of Armenian origin, the Armenian form of Tigranes, possibly from the Old Iranian tigra, meaning 'arrow' or 'pointed.' Tigranes the Great (95–55 BC) was the most powerful king of ancient Armenia, expanding his empire from the Caspian to the Mediterranean.
Tigran carries the full weight of Armenian royal history. It is the quintessential Armenian masculine name — at once ancient and vibrant, worn by kings, chess grandmasters, and modern artists alike.
EtymologyShow more
Tigran's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Tigran has 472 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its clean, contemporary ending among the most common endings in modern American names.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tigran was #4987 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5202, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 105 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 166 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 151 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 50 | — |
The Story of Tigran
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Tigran is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Tigran are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Tigran?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Tigran — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2010s with 166 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Tigran by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Tigran per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1990–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #5202 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3785 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4174 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5749 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6255 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4320 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6010 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5093 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5767 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4867 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6273 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7497 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5697 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6964 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5025 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4151 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4878 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7539 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6870 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5548 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024