Taevon
A unique masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 693 living Americans carry the first name Taevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taevon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taevon births was 2005 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taevon. 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
693
~ 1 in 494,595 Americans
Peak year
2005
37 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#5,887
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Taevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taevon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 302 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
Taevon 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 Taevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taevons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York recorded the most babies named Taevon, while Virginia, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taevon
The name Taevon has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "taeva," meaning "divine" or "sacred," and the suffix "-on," which was commonly used to form personal names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taevon can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions, discovered in various archaeological sites throughout Etruria, suggest that the name was relatively common among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes.
During the Roman Empire, the name Taevon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among those who embraced the Etruscan cultural heritage. One notable figure from this period was Taevon Gavius, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 2nd century AD. His writings on Etruscan religion and mythology have provided valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of this ancient civilization.
In the Middle Ages, the name Taevon found its way into the annals of European history. One particularly notable individual was Taevon of Tivoli, a 12th-century Italian architect and sculptor who played a significant role in the construction of several iconic buildings in Rome, including the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
During the Renaissance, the name Taevon was associated with the arts and literature. Taevon Boccaccio, an Italian poet and humanist born in 1313, was a prominent figure of the early Renaissance period. His works, such as the "Decameron," a collection of novellas, have had a lasting impact on Western literature.
In more recent times, the name Taevon has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, although its popularity has remained relatively limited. One notable figure was Taevon Wilson, an American basketball player who played in the NBA from 1994 to 2005, primarily for the Denver Nuggets and the New Jersey Nets.
While the name Taevon may not be as widely recognized as some other names, its rich history and connection to the ancient Etruscan civilization make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with deep cultural significance.
People
Taevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taevon 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
Taevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 693 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taevon 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 494,595 US residents.
Is Taevon a common name?
We classify Taevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 702 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taevon was 2005, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taevon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taevon 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.