Taran
Every Taran since 1967 — 2,633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taran
Taran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,932 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 2,633 American babies have been named Taran — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 142 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 Taran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 43 | #2,932 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,681 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,326 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,864 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,644 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,487 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,838 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,662 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,515 |
| 2015 | — | — | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,426 | 48 | #2,576 |
| 2013 | — | — | 41 | #2,840 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,350 | 49 | #2,544 |
| 2011 | — | — | 47 | #2,621 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,909 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55 | #2,378 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,175 | 47 | #2,672 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,268 | 65 | #2,114 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,852 | 52 | #2,392 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,246 | 36 | #2,952 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,525 | 50 | #2,308 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,443 | 52 | #2,148 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,011 | 48 | #2,219 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,159 | 50 | #2,112 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,814 | 48 | #2,126 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,658 | 95 | #1,190 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,108 | 18 | #3,447 |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,043 | 6 | #6,445 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,993 | 8 | #4,890 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,931 | 7 | #4,740 |
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Famous people named Taran
- Taran Killam Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taran in 2025?
Taran ranked #2,932 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taran?
2,633 babies have been named Taran in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taran most popular?
Taran peaked in 1992, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Taran a boy or girl name?
Taran is used for both: about 21% of babies named Taran have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Taran rising or falling?
Taran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taran?
Well-known people named Taran include Taran Killam (actor).