Taeden
A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "a poet or bard".
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Taeden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taeden today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taeden births was 2016 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taeden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2016
20 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,725
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Taeden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taeden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taeden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taeden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taedens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taeden
The name Taeden has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken by the Celtic people who inhabited parts of what is now Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The name is believed to have emerged sometime around the 5th century AD, during the height of the Celtic civilization in these regions.
Taeden is derived from the Gaelic words "taidh," meaning "poet" or "bard," and "dun," which refers to a fortified hill or stronghold. This combination suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were skilled poets or storytellers associated with the noble class or those who lived in fortified settlements.
One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Taeden can be found in the ancient Gaelic epic poem "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," which dates back to the 8th or 9th century AD. In this epic, Taeden is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the legendary conflict between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Taeden. One of the earliest was Taeden mac Cairill, a 6th-century Irish king of the Uí Cheinnselaig dynasty, who ruled over parts of modern-day County Wexford. Another prominent figure was Taeden mac Aedáin, a 7th-century Bishop of Ferns in County Wexford, who is remembered for his role in the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
In the 9th century, Taeden mac Fáelchú was a renowned Irish scholar and abbot of the monastery at Clonmacnoise, one of the most influential centers of learning in medieval Europe. He is credited with the preservation and transcription of numerous ancient Irish manuscripts and texts.
During the 12th century, Taeden Ua Conchobair was a notable Irish poet and historian from County Roscommon, who composed several works chronicling the exploits of the O'Conor dynasty, one of the most powerful families in medieval Ireland.
In more recent times, Taeden O'Reilly was an Irish revolutionary and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, who played a significant role in the Easter Rising of 1916, a pivotal event in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule.
While the name Taeden has its roots in the ancient Celtic world, it has gained popularity in modern times as a unique and distinctive name, particularly among those of Irish or Scottish descent who wish to celebrate their cultural heritage.
People
Taeden + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taeden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taeden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taeden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Taeden a common name?
We classify Taeden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taeden most popular?
The single biggest year for Taeden was 2016, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taeden is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taeden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taeden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taeden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taeden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taeden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taeden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Taeden?
You can see how many Americans are named Taeden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.