Taran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #765 in 2015 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 61 births ranking #519. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 35.5%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 7,934 boys born was named Taran. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.