Arun
4 countries#1290 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arun was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,584 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 108 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,558 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1290 · peaked in 2007 with 105 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,440 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1995 with 44 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
113 births recorded 1988–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
26 births recorded 2001–2007 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Arun’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #347 | — |
| 2003 | #350 | ↓3 |
| 2004 | #338 | ↑12 |
| 2005 | #331 | ↑7 |
| 2006 | #344 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #349 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #418 | ↓69 |
| 2009 | #505 | ↓87 |
| 2010 | #523 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #580 | ↓57 |
| 2012 | #719 | ↓139 |
| 2013 | #692 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #744 | ↓52 |
| 2015 | #950 | ↓206 |
| 2016 | #994 | ↓44 |
| 2017 | #1068 | ↓74 |
| 2018 | #1061 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #1056 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #1379 | ↓323 |
| 2021 | #1290 | ↑89 |
Frequently asked questions about Arun
Is Arun a popular name?
Yes — Arun currently ranks #1290 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Arun more common for boys or girls?
Arun is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Arun most popular?
Arun peaked in 2007 in England & Wales, with 105 recorded births that year.
Is Arun rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Arun’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #332 in 1996 to #1290 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Arun?
At least 3,137 babies have been recorded with the name Arun across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Arun popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arun appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Arun?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Arun include Arush.
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