Will my child share the name Tarun with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Tarun per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tarun in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tarun becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tarun has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1244 places in the last five years. Its peak was #907 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Tarun a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tarun is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tarun a popular baby name in the United States?

Tarun does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Tarun

Tarun is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tarun in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2024

#3689

About the Name Tarun

Tarun has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1244 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #907 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tarun is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.