Taran
girl nameTaran entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2021 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#2021
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7138 |
| 1970s | #6879 |
| 1980s | #4907 |
| 1990s | #5530 |
| 2000s | #12283 |
| 2010s | #12634 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Taran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taran alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taran in 2025?
- Taran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Taran most popular?
- Taran peaked in 1985, reaching #2021 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Taran with classmates?
- Taran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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