Taran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #550 in 2008 with 60 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 93.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 5,656 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.