Taeshaun first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Taeshaun has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Taeshaun

A masculine name of American origin meaning "peace of God".

Popularity of Taeshaun by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Taeshaun is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taeshaun.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 5 0
2020 6 0
2019 5 0
2013 6 0
2012 6 0
2011 15 0
2010 11 0
2009 20 0
2008 21 0
2007 19 0
2006 21 0
2005 21 0
2004 19 0
2003 12 0
2002 5 0
2001 10 0
2000 10 0
1999 9 0

The history of the first name Taeshaun

The given name Taeshaun is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the African-American names Tae and Shaun, which themselves have roots in various cultures and languages.

Tae is a shortened form of the name Taye, which is of West African origin, possibly derived from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria. The name Taye means "one who is born during a festival or celebration." Shaun, on the other hand, is an anglicized version of the Irish name Seán, which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."

While the name Taeshaun does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have been used as names for centuries in various parts of the world. The earliest recorded instances of the name Taeshaun itself are likely to be found in birth records and other official documents from the late 20th century in the United States.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Taeshaun is Taeshaun Jackson, an American football player who was born in 1992 and played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2014 and 2018.

Another individual named Taeshaun is Taeshaun Sandiford, a professional basketball player from the Bahamas, born in 1995. He has played for various teams in the NBA G League and international leagues.

Taeshaun Prince is an American actor and model, born in 1991. He has appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Vampire Diaries" and "Star Trek: Discovery."

Taeshaun Calloway is an American football player who was born in 1994. He played as a defensive back for the University of Southern California and was briefly signed by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL.

Taeshaun Walters is a professional boxer from the United States, born in 1996. He has competed in several amateur and professional boxing tournaments and has won multiple titles in various weight classes.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Taeshaun throughout recent history. As a relatively new name, its origins and historical significance are still being established, but it appears to be a unique combination of cultural influences from various parts of the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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