girl's name
Caran
KAIR-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 116
Caran is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caran Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 18 |
How Popular Is Caran?
In 1979, Caran was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caran
- English KAIR-un
Sibling Names for Caran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caran
How popular is the name Caran?
In 1979, Caran was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Caran a girl's or a boy's name?
Caran is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caran?
Caran has 2 syllables.
When was Caran most popular?
Caran peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.