Arjun Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arjun is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arjun?
Arjun is spelled A-R-J-U-N. The name has 5 letters.
Arjun at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Arjun derives from the Sanskrit word meaning “bright”, “shining”, or “white.”
- Origin
- Arjun is a name commonly associated with the Sanskrit language and Indian culture.
- Pronunciation
- AR-jun · 2 syllables
Arjun Popularity in 2025
Rank#490
Recorded Births615
- Boys usage rose 90 places to #490 and recorded 124 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Arjun Mean?
Arjun derives from the Sanskrit word meaning “bright”, “shining”, or “white.”
Origin: Arjun is a name commonly associated with the Sanskrit language and Indian culture.
How Do You Pronounce Arjun?
PronunciationAR-jun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Arjun?
- History
- Arjun appears in ancient Indian epic literature, notably in the Mahabharata, where it is borne by a central heroic figure.
Arjun Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 615 | #490 |
| 2024 | Boys | 491 | #580 |
| 2023 | Boys | 470 | #602 |
| 2022 | Boys | 506 | #578 |
| 2021 | Boys | 475 | #588 |
| 2020 | Boys | 501 | #560 |
| 2019 | Boys | 574 | #499 |
| 2018 | Boys | 600 | #487 |
| 2017 | Boys | 563 | #514 |
| 2016 | Boys | 577 | #516 |
| 2015 | Boys | 575 | #504 |
| 2014 | Boys | 650 | #455 |
| 2013 | Boys | 541 | #502 |
| 2012 | Boys | 544 | #491 |
| 2011 | Boys | 485 | #524 |
| 2010 | Boys | 377 | #641 |
| 2009 | Boys | 319 | #731 |
| 2008 | Boys | 293 | #759 |
| 2007 | Boys | 314 | #730 |
| 2006 | Boys | 298 | #724 |
| 2005 | Boys | 287 | #712 |
| 2004 | Boys | 250 | #744 |
| 2003 | Boys | 227 | #772 |
| 2002 | Boys | 166 | #962 |
When Was Arjun Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
650 recorded births
National rank #455
2025 · Boys
615 recorded births
National rank #490
2018 · Boys
600 recorded births
National rank #487
2016 · Boys
577 recorded births
National rank #516
Where Arjun Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #168 | 5 |
| MA | #215 | 28 |
| WA | #228 | 35 |
| NJ | #251 | 37 |
| CT | #281 | 11 |
| CA | #314 | 116 |
| VA | #351 | 23 |
| TX | #358 | 104 |