Taran

Taran is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 31 babies in the United States.

Taran at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Taran

Taran belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Taran first appears in Social Security records in 1967 and has been given to 2,590 babies since 1880, including 31 in 2024.

Taran in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Babies named Taran in 2024
31
Total since 1880
2,590

Taran in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Taran in 2025
54
Total since 1996
1,367

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taran mean?

The meaning of Taran is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Taran a boy or girl name?

Taran is a unisex name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Taran?

Taran comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Taran?

Taran is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1967 and has been given to 2,590 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].