Taedyn
A unisex name of modern origin, possibly meaning "little poet" or "bard".
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Taedyn. It is a predominantly male name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Taedyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taedyn births was 2014 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taedyn. 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
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2014
12 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,742
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Taedyn
Taedyn leans heavily male at 95.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Taedyn as a male name
- Ranked #10,742 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (12 births)
Taedyn as a female name
- Ranked #18,921 in 2014
- 5 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (5 births)
Popularity
Taedyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taedyn 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 81 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taedyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taedyn 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 Taedyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taedyn
The name Taedyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the Welsh name Taedan and the English suffix "-yn" often used to form diminutive or affectionate variations of names. While its exact origins are uncertain, it appears to have emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique and creative name choice.
The root name Taedan itself has its origins in the Welsh language, where it is a variant of the name Tathan or Tadyn. These names are thought to be derived from the Welsh word "tad," meaning "father," suggesting a connection to paternal lineage or familial roots.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Taedyn, its Welsh components have a long-standing presence in the cultural heritage of Wales and the Celtic regions of Britain.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Taedyn, the relatively recent emergence of this name means that there are few, if any, historically significant figures recorded with this particular spelling. However, here are five individuals who may have carried variations or similar spellings of the name:
1. Taedan ap Rhiwallon (fl. c. 1070s) was a Welsh prince and ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd in the late 11th century.
2. Tathan ap Cadfan (fl. c. 500s) was a Welsh saint and founder of several churches in Wales during the 6th century.
3. Tadyn Jones (1892-1964) was a Welsh novelist and playwright known for his works depicting rural life in Wales.
4. Taedan Williams (1918-2002) was a Welsh actor and radio personality who appeared in numerous BBC productions.
5. Taedyn Roberts (b. 1995) is a contemporary Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.
It is important to note that these individuals may not have been explicitly known by the spelling "Taedyn," but their names share similar roots and phonetic qualities, reflecting the potential influences and inspirations behind the modern name.
People
Taedyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taedyn 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
Taedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taedyn 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Taedyn a common name?
We classify Taedyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taedyn was 2014, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taedyn is about 9 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 Taedyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taedyn a male name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Taedyn 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 Taedyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taedyn 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 Taedyn 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 named Taedyn?
Find out how many Americans are named Taedyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.