Arun
A male given name from Sanskrit chiefly used in India.
Every Arun since 1966 — 1,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arun
Arun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,842 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,440 American babies have been named Arun. Its peak came in 1995, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,842 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,929 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,460 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,137 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,287 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,653 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,111 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,634 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,076 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,906 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,586 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,547 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,517 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,528 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,927 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,349 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,723 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2,986 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,247 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,082 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2,996 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,377 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,935 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,741 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,919 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,089 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,228 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,371 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,681 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,297 |
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Famous people named Arun
- Arun Jaitley Politician · 1952–2019
- Arun Shourie Politician · b. 1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arun mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit chiefly used in India.
How popular is the name Arun in 2025?
Arun ranked #6,842 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arun?
1,440 babies have been named Arun in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arun most popular?
Arun peaked in 1995, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Arun a boy or girl name?
Arun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arun rising or falling?
Arun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arun?
Well-known people named Arun include Arun Jaitley (politician), Arun Shourie (politician).