Tarun
Tarun is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Young, fresh, tender, or young man.
Origin and history
Tarun is a traditional Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning young, fresh, or tender. It is widely used across South Asia and among the South Asian diaspora. In the United States, it remains a rare choice primarily given within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
848 babies in the United States have been named Tarun since 1880. It ranks #3829 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- NJ (25.6 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- GA (2.1 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Tarun
- Tarun Tahiliani: Fashion Designer
- Tarun Tejpal: Journalist, Author
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the ancient Sanskrit word 'Taruna', which denotes youthfulness and energy.