Arun
Arun is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Dawn, sun, or reddish glow.
Origin and history
Arun is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning dawn, sun, or reddish glow. In Hindu mythology, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya. In the United States, it is a moderately rare given name primarily chosen within the South Asian diaspora.
Popularity in the United States
1,440 babies in the United States have been named Arun since 1880. It ranks #3285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.1 %)
- NY (32.2 %)
- NJ (7.1 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- MI (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 177 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 337 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Arun
- Arun Gandhi: Activist, Author
- Arun Rath: Journalist, Radio Host
Fun facts
- In Vedic texts, Aruna represents the reddish dawn light that heralds the arrival of the sun god.
- Over 1,400 boys have been named Arun in the United States since 1880.