Taran
4 countries#2884 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Taran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,633 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #2884 · peaked in 1992 with 142 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Michigan, Washington, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,199 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 65 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,192 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #854 · peaked in 2008 with 65 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
15 births recorded 1998–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Taran’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2375 | — |
| 2007 | #2094 | ↑281 |
| 2008 | #2632 | ↓538 |
| 2009 | #2348 | ↑284 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↓526 |
| 2011 | #2590 | ↑284 |
| 2012 | #2517 | ↑73 |
| 2013 | #2804 | ↓287 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↑262 |
| 2015 | #2684 | ↓142 |
| 2016 | #3441 | ↓757 |
| 2017 | #3586 | ↓145 |
| 2018 | #2796 | ↑790 |
| 2019 | #3426 | ↓630 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↓144 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↓12 |
| 2022 | #3774 | ↓192 |
| 2023 | #4220 | ↓446 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↑615 |
| 2025 | #2884 | ↑721 |
Frequently asked questions about Taran
Is Taran a popular name?
Yes — Taran currently ranks #2884 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Taran more common for boys or girls?
Taran is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Taran most popular?
Taran peaked in 1992 in United States, with 142 recorded births that year.
Is Taran rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Taran’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3370 in 1971 to #2884 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Taran?
At least 3,847 babies have been recorded with the name Taran across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Taran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Taran appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Taran?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Taran include Tejas.
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