Boy nameCurrently #12,145 in the USFalling
Tarun
2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tarun's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tarun's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tarun |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Tarun through the decades
- Tarun peaked in 2007, when 63 babies were named Tarun in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Tarun has fallen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tarun currently ranks #12,145 in the US and is cooling off.