Taran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #709 in 2013 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 48.4%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 7,252 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.