Tarun

Tarun is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “Young man.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Tarun at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“Young man”

About the name Tarun

Tarun belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “Young man” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tarun first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2122 in 2003, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 841 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tarun in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2122 in 2003
Peak year
2007
Babies named Tarun in 2024
6
Total since 1880
841

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tarun mean?

Tarun means “Young man” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tarun a boy or girl name?

Tarun is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tarun?

Tarun comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Tarun?

Tarun first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2122 in 2003, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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