Find out how popular the first name Taemin has been for the last 6 years (from 2017 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taemin by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Taemin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taemin.

The history of the first name Taemin

The name Taemin originates from the Korean language and is a combination of the Korean words "tae" meaning "great" or "big" and "min" meaning "bright" or "brilliant." This name gained popularity in Korea during the late 20th century.

Taemin is not found in any ancient Korean texts or historical records prior to the modern era. The earliest known use of this name dates back to the late 1900s when it started becoming a popular choice for baby boys in South Korea.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Taemin was Taemin Lee, a South Korean singer and dancer who was born in 1993. He rose to fame as a member of the popular K-pop boy group SHINee.

Another famous Taemin is Taemin Park, a South Korean actor born in 1988. He has appeared in several popular Korean dramas and films, including the hit TV series "The Heirs" and the movie "Tazza: The High Rollers."

In the world of sports, Taemin Na is a South Korean professional golfer who was born in 1991. He has won several tournaments on the Asian Tour and the Korean Tour.

Taemin Kim, born in 1989, is a South Korean musician and producer who has worked with various K-pop artists and groups.

Taemin Yoon, a South Korean figure skater born in 1994, has competed in several international competitions, including the Winter Olympics and the World Figure Skating Championships.

While the name Taemin is most commonly associated with Korean culture, it has also gained some popularity among Korean communities in other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada.

Data source

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