Taran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #589 in 2009 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 77.4%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 6,148 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.