Will my child share the name Boran with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Boran per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Boran in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Boran becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Boran is declining: down 529 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #1,252 in 2007.

Is Boran a good choice for a distinctive name?

Boran is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Boran a popular baby name in the United States?

Boran does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Boran is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Boran in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Boran

Boran has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 859 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #1252 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Boran is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Boran in their class.