Arjun
Arjun first appears in US records in 1967. It peaked in 2014, when 650 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 615.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Arjun popular?
Rising Arjun has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,058 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,486 | |
| 2000s | 2,433 | |
| 1990s | 908 | |
| 1980s | 245 | |
| 1970s | 34 | |
| 1960s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Arjun mean?
From Sanskrit arjuna (अर्जुन), 'white, bright, silvery, clear'. Best known as the heroic third Pandava prince and Krishna's friend in the Mahabharata; the literal root sense is 'shining/white' rather than 'warrior'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun means Bright; shining white. From Sanskrit arjuna (अर्जुन), 'white, bright, silvery, clear'. Best known as the heroic third Pandava prince and Krishna's friend in the Mahabharata; the literal root sense is 'shining/white' rather than 'warrior'.
What is the origin of the name Arjun?
Arjun is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Arjun?
Arjun is pronounced “AR-jun.”
Is Arjun a boy or a girl name?
Arjun is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Arjun a popular name right now?
Arjun has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Arjun?
In 2025, Arjun ranked #490 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Arjun most popular?
Arjun was most popular in 2014, when about 650 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Arjun?
Names similar to Arjun include Aarav, Rohan, Aryan, Reyansh, Krish.
What names go well with Arjun?
sanskrit names that pair well with Arjun include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.