Taeshawn
A masculine name of American origin meaning "powerful path" or "chosen path".
Name Census estimates that about 333 living Americans carry the first name Taeshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taeshawn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taeshawn births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taeshawn. 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
333
~ 1 in 1,029,292 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,132
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Taeshawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taeshawn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 179 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
Taeshawn 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 Taeshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taeshawns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taeshawn
The name Taeshawn appears to be a modern invention, likely combining elements of other names and words from various cultures and languages. It does not seem to have a definitive origin or historical context.
One possible interpretation is that it combines the prefix "Tae," which could be derived from Korean words like "tae" meaning "great" or "big," with the suffix "-shawn," which is reminiscent of the Irish name "Seán" or the Hebrew name "Shawn." However, this is merely speculation, and there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.
Alternatively, Taeshawn could be a creative combination of sounds and letters without a specific linguistic or cultural root. Many modern names are invented in this manner, drawing inspiration from various sources but not necessarily adhering to traditional naming conventions.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references or records of the name Taeshawn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical documents. Additionally, there do not appear to be any widely recognized or famous individuals throughout history who bore this name.
In the absence of a clear historical lineage or notable figures associated with the name, Taeshawn can be considered a relatively unique and contemporary creation. Its meaning and significance are likely derived from the personal preferences and choices of those who have adopted it in modern times.
People
Taeshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taeshawn 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
Taeshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taeshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 333 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taeshawn 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 1,029,292 US residents.
Is Taeshawn a common name?
We classify Taeshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 336 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taeshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taeshawn was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taeshawn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taeshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taeshawn 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.
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.