Taedon
A masculine name with Korean origins, meaning "great virtue".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Taedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taedon today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taedon births was 2016 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taedon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Taedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2016
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#9,561
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Taedon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taedon 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 Taedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taedon
The name Taedon is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by various tribes across Europe during the Iron Age period, around 800 BC to 1 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root words "taed" meaning "fire" or "bright," and "don" meaning "chief" or "leader." Thus, the name Taedon could have been interpreted as "Fiery Leader" or "Bright Chief."
While its exact origins are uncertain, the name Taedon has been found in ancient Celtic inscriptions and manuscripts, suggesting its use among the Celtic people. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 5th-century AD manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a Celtic chieftain who led his tribe during a period of conflict with neighboring tribes.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Taedon. One of the most famous was Taedon of Caerleon, a Welsh prince who lived in the 6th century AD. He is renowned for his bravery in battle and his efforts to unite the Welsh kingdoms against the invading Anglo-Saxon forces.
Another prominent figure was Taedon the Bard, an Irish poet and storyteller who lived in the 9th century AD. His works, which celebrated the exploits of Celtic heroes and the beauty of nature, are considered among the finest examples of early Irish literature.
In the 11th century, Taedon of Strathclyde was a Scottish nobleman and warrior who played a significant role in the struggle for control of the Kingdom of Strathclyde, a region that encompassed parts of modern-day Scotland and England.
During the 13th century, Taedon of Leinster was an Irish chieftain and military leader who fought against the Norman invasion of Ireland. He is renowned for his strategic brilliance and his unwavering defense of his people's lands and traditions.
Lastly, Taedon the Druid was a revered Celtic priest and spiritual leader who lived in the 4th century AD. He was known for his wisdom, his deep knowledge of the natural world, and his ability to interpret the will of the Celtic gods through ancient rituals and ceremonies.
While the name Taedon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to the ancient Celtic culture make it a name steeped in tradition and symbolic meaning.
People
Taedon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taedon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taedon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taedon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taedon 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Taedon a common name?
We classify Taedon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taedon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taedon was 2016, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taedon is about 10 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 Taedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taedon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taedon 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 Taedon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taedon 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 Taedon 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 have the name Taedon?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Taedon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.