Arran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #516 in 2011 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 159 births ranking #207. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.6%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,086 boys born was named Arran. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.