How Many People Are Named Arun?

Complete statistics for the name Arun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arun
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Arun means 'light' in Sanskrit, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1,376 people named Arun live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 239,856 Americans. The majority, 54%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger name.

~1,612
Living in US
1 in 205,614
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Inspiring Energetic Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting those named Arun might be driven by a desire to help others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,550,310
Worldwide Bearers
#463
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,343,634
🇹🇭 Thailand
122,569
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
14,548
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
12,372
🇺🇸 United States
9,636
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,653
🇴🇲 Oman
5,376
🇵🇱 Poland
3,864
🇨🇦 Canada
3,846
🇲🇿 Mozambique
3,840

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,376 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
766
Would be under 30 (54%)
662
Would be 30–60 (46%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,428 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arun Through the Generations

Arun has seen its peak popularity in 1995 with 44 births, but since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an estimated 1,376 people named Arun currently living in the United States, the name's distribution skews young, with 766 individuals under 30 years old and 662 between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among younger adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 171
New York 113
New Jersey 25
Illinois 12
Michigan 10
Texas 10
Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Arun

Arun is an Indian male given name meaning dawn in Sanskrit. The name derives from Aruna, the aspect of dawn and charioteer of Surya.…

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✨ Similar Names to Arun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arun's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Arun

How Many People Have the Name Arun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,612 people in the United States currently share the name Arun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,614 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arun a Common or Rare Name?

Arun is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arun Mean?

Arun means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arun in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Arun Most Popular?

The name Arun reached peak popularity in 1995, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arun?

Approximately 1,612 people named Arun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,612. That works out to roughly 1 in 205,614 Americans.

Is Arun a rare name?

Arun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,614 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arun mean?

Arun means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Arun more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Arun are male and 0% are female.

When was Arun most popular?

Arun peaked in 1995 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,612
All-Time Births1,612
1 in X1 in 205,614
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1995
World Rank#463
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.