Total births
1,440
Boys' name · since 1966
Arun
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 1,440 babies named Arun, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5963
- among boys today
- 1,440
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arun is the #5963 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,440 recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arun has been recorded 1,440 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #5963 nationally and more common than 58% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #5963 among boys today
- 1,440 born since 1966
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arun is currently the #5963 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 1,440 born since 1966, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5963
- among boys today
- 1,440
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Arun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5963
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Arun was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
44 babies were named Arun in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Arun compares
1,440 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arun's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,440 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arun splits its recorded history at 1996: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#5,963
Active since
1966
Arun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Arun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arun's strongest decade.
342 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Arun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s
1970s
177 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
337 births
- 2000s
2000s
342 births
- 2010s
2010s
232 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 342 births (24% of all-time use).
How Arun compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arun's total volume
Arun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arun by state
Where Arun concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 176 | 12.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 113 | 7.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 25 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Arun's total US births 12.2%
Even split
176 of 1,440 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arun? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 1,440 babies named Arun. Today it holds rank #5963 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 44 births.
When was Arun most popular? ▼
Arun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 342 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Arun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arun are California (176 births), New York (113 births), New Jersey (25 births).
How long has the name Arun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arun since 1966 -- 60 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arush, Arul, Aruther, Aruthur, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arun's data
- Arun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (342 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aruns (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arun
Nearby Names Like Arun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arun
Arush Boy
#5192 544 births
Arul Boy
100 births
Aruther Boy
33 births
Aruthur Boy
17 births
Arunas Boy
17 births
Compare Arun side by side: Arun vs Arush Arun vs Arul Arun vs Aruther
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arun
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arun: #5963 Boys' Name - 1,440 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arun. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arun draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.