UK boy's name
Tharan
A masculine name of Tamil origin meaning "star" or "brightness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tharan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tharan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Tharan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tharan. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tharan ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Tharan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tharan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tharan mean?
The name Tharan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tara," which means "star" or "shining one." The name is believed to have originated in ancient India and was likely associated with Hindu mythology and religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tharan can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic that dates back to the 4th century BCE. The name is mentioned in reference to a character named Tharan, who was a warrior and a follower of Lord Krishna. This suggests that the name was in use during the epic period of ancient Indian history.
In the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts, there are references to a sage named Tharan who was revered for his spiritual wisdom and teachings. The Puranas were compiled between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE, indicating that the name had gained popularity and significance within Hindu traditions by that time.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Tharan was Tharan Senathipathy, a Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to Tamil literature and is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the Tamil Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Tharan Shankar, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 19th century (1835-1914). He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was recognized for his work on the theory of numbers and the calculation of planetary positions.
In the early 20th century, Tharan Singh (1896-1967) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and a member of the Indian National Congress. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and was imprisoned several times for his participation in civil disobedience campaigns.
The name Tharan has also been associated with several spiritual leaders and gurus throughout history. One such figure was Tharan Swami (1910-1997), a renowned Indian mystic and spiritual teacher who had a significant following in both India and the West.
While the name Tharan is deeply rooted in ancient Indian history and traditions, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, reflecting the influence and spread of Indian culture and traditions over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tharan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tharan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tharan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tharan in the UK right now?
In 2005, Tharan was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tharan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Tharan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tharan?
A masculine name of Tamil origin meaning "star" or "brightness".
How many people are called Tharan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tharan across the 1 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.