Arjun is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #424 in 2023 with 92 recorded births. This places Arjun in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 197 births ranking #255. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 27.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,007 boys born was named Arjun. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Arjun is a Sanskrit name usually explained as "bright", "shining", or "white". It is one of the best-known traditional Indian boys' names and feels both classical and current.
The name is famous from the Mahabharata, where Arjuna is one of the central heroic figures. Its literary and religious importance has helped keep it strong across many generations.