Taesean
An English name derived from the Irish variant of Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Taesean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taesean today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taesean births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taesean. 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
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,802
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Taesean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taesean from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taesean 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 Taesean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taeseans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taesean
The given name Taesean has its roots in the ancient Gaelic language, originating from the Celtic regions of Ireland and Scotland in the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Old Irish word "taes," meaning "heat" or "warmth," and the suffix "an," which denotes endearment or diminutive form. The earliest recorded variant of the name was "Taessan," found in ancient Irish manuscripts dating back to the 7th century.
In the Irish mythological tradition, Taesean was the name of a prominent warrior and chieftain who played a significant role in the Ulster Cycle of heroic tales. This cycle recounts the legends and exploits of the legendary heroes of the Ulaid people, including the epic tale of the Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley). Taesean was depicted as a fierce and valiant fighter, renowned for his bravery and prowess on the battlefield.
The first recorded individual bearing the name Taesean was Taesean mac Cairill, a Irish prince and warrior who lived in the 6th century. He was a member of the Dál Riata dynasty and is mentioned in various annals and historical records of the time, including the Annals of Ulster and the Annals of Tigernach.
Another notable figure was Taesean of Armagh, a 9th-century Irish scholar and ecclesiastical figure who served as the Bishop of Armagh and is credited with preserving numerous Irish manuscripts and writings during a tumultuous period in Irish history.
In the 12th century, Taesean mac Conchobair was a renowned Irish poet and bard who composed intricate verse compositions in the bardic tradition, celebrating the deeds of his patrons and preserving the oral tradition of Irish storytelling.
During the 16th century, Taesean Ó Máille was a celebrated Irish chieftain and seafarer from the Ó Máille clan, known for his maritime exploits and his role in the Irish Confederate Wars against English forces.
Throughout history, the name Taesean has been borne by numerous individuals, both notable and obscure, reflecting its enduring presence in the Irish and Scottish cultural traditions. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to hold significance as a link to the rich heritage and mythology of the Celtic peoples.
People
Taesean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taesean 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
Taesean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taesean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taesean 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Taesean a common name?
We classify Taesean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taesean most popular?
The single biggest year for Taesean was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taesean is about 19 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 Taesean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taesean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taesean 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 Taesean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taesean 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 Taesean 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 share the name Taesean?
You can see how many people share the name Taesean on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.