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Simran

Girl name

Simran has been given to 3,000 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2000.

Meaning & origin

Derived from Punjabi ਸਿਮਰਨ (simran). Doublet of simran.

Origin: Punjabi

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,000

Peak year

2000 (165 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1982

10-year trend

▼ -63%

Gender split

96% girls / 4% boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Simran.

FAQ

How popular is the name Simran?

Simran has been given to 3,000 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Simran peak?

Simran peaked in 2000, when 165 babies were given the name.

Is Simran a girl or boy name?

Simran is primarily a girl name (96% of babies named Simran are girls).

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