Arun

Boy name

Arun has been given to 1,440 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1995.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,440

Peak year

1995 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

▼ -33%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Arun — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aronboy

21,590 babies since 1880

Arjunboy

12,176 babies since 1967

Arinunisex

4,854 babies since 1961

Aryngirl

3,373 babies since 1971

Varunboy

2,598 babies since 1981

Arenboy

2,595 babies since 1925

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Arun.

Diondreboy

1,441 babies since 1969

Nathonboy

1,439 babies since 1906

Tyrekeboy

1,442 babies since 1981

Ulysesboy

1,446 babies since 1905

Armondoboy

1,449 babies since 1913

Jamarioboy

1,450 babies since 1977

Baounisex

1,430 babies since 1976

Aldairboy

1,454 babies since 1989

FAQ

How popular is the name Arun?

Arun has been given to 1,440 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Arun peak?

Arun peaked in 1995, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Arun a girl or boy name?

Arun is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Arun are boys).

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