Taran
- Pronunciation
- [Ta-ran]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Thunder
- Origin
- Celtic
Taran Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,030 baby boys have been named Taran. The name peaked in 1992 with 117 US births that year (rank #1008). In 2024, ranked #3670 nationally — 2,662 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Taran
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Taran births are: California (180), Texas (34), Michigan (29).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Taran
If you like Taran's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Taran's exact length and starting letter: Taavi, Taban, Taber, Tabia, Tabor.
Quick Facts About Taran
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Compare Taran to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Taran against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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