Tarun

Tarun: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Tarun

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit तरुण (taruṇa).

How popular is Tarun?

6U.S. babies in 2025
#2123peak rank (2003)
848babies since 1880

Since 1880, 848 boys in the U.S. have been named Tarun. Its highest rank for boys was #2123 in 2003. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202563 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tarun FAQ

What does the name Tarun mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit तरुण (taruṇa).

What is the origin of the name Tarun?

Tarun is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Tarun?

Since 1880, 848 boys in the U.S. have been named Tarun. Its highest rank for boys was #2123 in 2003. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tarun a boy or girl name?

Tarun is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 848 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.