Taeon
An Anglicized form of the Turkish name Taiyn meaning "to appoint".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Taeon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taeon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taeon births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taeon. 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 Taeon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,496
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Taeon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taeon 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 Taeon 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taeon
The name Taeon has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Sumerian language. It is believed to have emerged around the 3rd millennium BC, during the height of the Sumerian civilization. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ta-e-on," which translates to "the one who walks with the gods" or "the divine wanderer."
In Sumerian mythology, Taeon was the name given to a mythical figure who was said to be a messenger between the gods and mortals. This figure was often depicted as a winged being, symbolizing their ability to traverse the realms of the divine and the earthly. The name Taeon was held in high regard, as it represented a connection to the spiritual world and the wisdom that came with it.
Early references to the name Taeon can be found in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets and inscriptions. These tablets often contained hymns, prayers, and stories that mentioned Taeon or those who bore the name. One of the earliest known individuals named Taeon was a high-ranking priest who lived in the city of Uruk during the 3rd century BC.
Throughout history, the name Taeon has been carried by various individuals, though its usage has been relatively uncommon. One notable bearer of the name was Taeon of Alexandria, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. He was known for his teachings on the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine.
Another historical figure named Taeon was a Persian scholar and astrologer who lived during the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of celestial movements and his influential texts on astrology and astronomy.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Sufi mystic named Taeon al-Din, who hailed from modern-day Iran. He was known for his poetic writings and his teachings on the spiritual path, which drew followers from across the region.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Taeon Boccaccio gained recognition for his frescoes and religious works, which adorned several churches and cathedrals in Florence and Rome. He was born in 1472 and lived until 1546.
More recently, in the 19th century, there was a British explorer and naturalist named Taeon Wilkins, who made significant contributions to the study of botany and zoology through his expeditions to various parts of Africa and Asia. He was born in 1822 and died in 1888.
While the name Taeon has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it carries a rich heritage and symbolism rooted in ancient Sumerian culture and mythology. Those who have borne this name have often been associated with wisdom, spirituality, and exploration, reflecting the name's original meaning and significance.
People
Taeon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taeon 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
Taeon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taeon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taeon 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Taeon a common name?
We classify Taeon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taeon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taeon was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taeon 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 Taeon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taeon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taeon 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 Taeon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taeon 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 Taeon 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 Taeon?
Find out how many people share the name Taeon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.