Arjun is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1141 in 1996 with 104 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 650 births ranking #454. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 18,214 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.