Taeveon
Of Old English origin meaning "tall or lofty defender".
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Taeveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taeveon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taeveon births was 2006 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taeveon. 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
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2006
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,726
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Taeveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taeveon 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 107 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
Taeveon 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 Taeveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taeveon
The name Taeveon is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "taeve," meaning "to soar" or "to fly high," which may have been a reference to birds or to the human spirit.
In Etruscan mythology, there are references to a deity known as Taeveon, who was associated with the sky, winds, and the freedom of flight. This deity was often depicted with wings or feathers, symbolizing the ability to transcend earthly limitations and reach great heights.
The earliest recorded use of the name Taeveon can be found in Etruscan inscriptions and artifacts dating back to the 6th century BCE. One notable example is a bronze figurine discovered in the ancient city of Veii, which depicts a winged figure believed to represent the deity Taeveon.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taeveon. One of the most famous was Taeveon of Clusium (c. 520-480 BCE), a renowned Etruscan philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the nature of the soul and its connection to the celestial realms.
Another prominent figure was Taeveon the Wayfarer (c. 300 BCE), an Etruscan explorer who is said to have traveled far and wide, seeking knowledge and wisdom from various cultures. His writings, though fragmentary, offer insights into the beliefs and customs of ancient civilizations.
In the 2nd century CE, there was Taeveon of Volsinii, a renowned Etruscan architect and engineer who was responsible for the construction of several remarkable structures, including the famous Pyramid of Volsinii, which still stands today as a testament to his ingenuity.
During the Renaissance period, Taeveon Varelli (1458-1522) was an Italian artist and sculptor who worked in the Etruscan tradition. His most notable work is the "Winged Victory," a marble sculpture depicting a figure with outstretched wings, which is now housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
In more recent times, Taeveon Morretti (1920-2005) was an Italian writer and philosopher who explored themes of existentialism and the human condition. His seminal work, "The Flight of the Soul," was heavily influenced by the ancient Etruscan concept of Taeveon and the idea of transcendence through spiritual awakening.
People
Taeveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taeveon 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
Taeveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taeveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taeveon 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 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Taeveon a common name?
We classify Taeveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taeveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taeveon was 2006, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taeveon is about 16 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 Taeveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taeveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taeveon 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 Taeveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taeveon 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 Taeveon 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 Taeveon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.