Caran
Girl nameCaran has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It peaked in 1957.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
116
Peak year
1957 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1948
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Caran — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Caran.
Sibling name ideas for Caran
Same era and popularity as Caran, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Caran?
Caran has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Caran peak?
Caran peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Caran a girl or boy name?
Caran is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Caran are girls).
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