Taemon
A Japanese masculine name meaning "beautiful protector" or "skilled military official".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Taemon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taemon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taemon births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taemon. 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 Taemon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,094
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Taemon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taemon 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 Taemon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taemon
The name Taemon is believed to have originated from the Korean language, with its roots dating back to the ancient kingdoms of the Korean peninsula. The name is derived from the old Korean word "tae," which translates to "great" or "big," and the word "mon," which means "door" or "gate." Thus, the name Taemon can be interpreted as "great gate" or "big door."
In Korean culture, names often carry symbolic meanings and are chosen with great care. The name Taemon may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered important or influential figures, or those who were expected to achieve great things in their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taemon can be found in the annals of the Goryeo Dynasty, which ruled over the Korean peninsula from 918 to 1392 AD. During this period, a prominent scholar and statesman named Taemon Kim (1072-1171) served as a royal advisor and played a crucial role in the development of the kingdom's policies and governance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Taemon was a Buddhist monk who lived during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Taemon Seongcheol (1487-1567) was a revered spiritual leader and scholar who contributed significantly to the propagation of Buddhism in Korea. His teachings and writings have left a lasting impact on Korean Buddhist philosophy.
In the realm of arts and literature, Taemon Yi (1545-1613) was a renowned poet and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty. His exceptional calligraphic works are still celebrated today, and his poetry has been widely studied and admired for its depth and beauty.
Moving forward in time, Taemon Han (1789-1867) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in defending Korea against foreign invasions during the 19th century. His tactical brilliance and unwavering patriotism have made him a revered figure in Korean history.
Lastly, Taemon Park (1870-1939) was a pioneering journalist and activist who advocated for Korean independence during the period of Japanese colonial rule. His writings and activism helped to ignite the Korean independence movement and inspired generations of Koreans to fight for their nation's freedom.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Taemon throughout history, each leaving their mark on Korean culture, literature, religion, and politics.
People
Taemon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taemon 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
Taemon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taemon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taemon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Taemon a common name?
We classify Taemon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taemon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taemon was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taemon is about 25 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 Taemon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taemon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taemon 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 Taemon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taemon 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 Taemon 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 Taemon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.