Taran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #759 in 2011 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 8,435 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.