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UK boy's name

Taron

Armenian masculine given name meaning "born of thunder".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Taron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1199, with 23 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 48 births.

This profile covers 318 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 316 living people in the UK are called Taron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taron ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 23 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 48 boys were registered as Taron.
  • About 316 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1199

2024

Births in 2024

23

Latest year

Peak year

2019

48 births

Estimated living

316

2026

Meaning

What does Taron mean?

The name Taron has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, deriving from the Armenian word "tar" meaning "to give." It is a relatively modern name, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 19th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Taron was Taron Toramanian, an Armenian writer and poet born in 1864 in the Ottoman Empire. His works explored themes of Armenian identity and culture, and he is considered a significant figure in the Armenian literary canon.

Another notable figure with the name Taron was Taron Margaryan, an Armenian chess grandmaster born in 1972. Margaryan achieved numerous successes in international chess tournaments, representing Armenia at the highest levels of the sport.

In the realm of entertainment, Taron Egerton is a British actor born in 1989, best known for his roles in the Kingsman film series and portrayal of Elton John in the biopic Rocketman. His breakout performance in Kingsman: The Secret Service in 2014 catapulted him to fame.

The name Taron also has historical associations with Armenian mythology and folklore. In some legends, Taron is mentioned as a heroic figure, a protector of the Armenian people and their traditions. However, these references are often obscure and open to interpretation.

Another individual of note is Taron Margaryan, an Armenian composer and conductor born in 1935. His compositions often drew inspiration from Armenian folk music and traditions, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Armenian cultural heritage.

While the name Taron has its roots in Armenian language and culture, it has gained some popularity in recent decades outside of its traditional context, particularly in anglophone countries. However, its historical and cultural significance remains firmly rooted in its Armenian origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taron over time

The chart below shows babies named Taron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taron, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 23 births in 2024, compared with 48 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taron
012243648199620102024

Decades

Taron by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #876 184 5
2010s #2442 92 6
2000s #2825 33 7
1990s #2190 9 2

Notable bearers

Famous people named Taron

  • Taron Egerton

    actor; singer

    British actor and singer (born 1989)

    1989-

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FAQ

Taron: questions and answers

How popular is the name Taron in the UK right now?

In 2024, Taron was ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales, with 23 births registered.

When was Taron most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 48 babies registered as Taron in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taron?

Armenian masculine given name meaning "born of thunder".

How many people are called Taron in the UK?

A total of 318 babies have been registered as Taron across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.