Taran
Taran is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Thunder.
Origin and history
Taran is a name of Celtic origin, derived from the Welsh word for thunder. It is famously associated with the character Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper in Lloyd Alexander's 'The Chronicles of Prydain'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon male name with steady, low-level usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,073 babies in the United States have been named Taran since 1880. It ranks #2837 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1738.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.1 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- WA (6 %)
- MN (5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 793 |
| 2000-2010 | 503 |
| 2010-2019 | 409 |
| 2020-2029 | 189 |
Famous people named Taran
- Taran Killam: Actor, Comedian
- Taran Noah Smith: Actor
Fun facts
- Taran is the hero of Lloyd Alexander's acclaimed fantasy series 'The Chronicles of Prydain', which was adapted into Disney's 1985 animated movie 'The Black Cauldron'.
- The name is closely tied to Taranis, the ancient Celtic god of thunder, sharing the same linguistic root.