Taran is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #460 in 2001 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 45.2%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 6,396 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.