Arran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #762 in 2013 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 159 births ranking #207. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.5%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 7,942 boys born was named Arran. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.