Taijuan
A unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "celestial beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 63 living Americans carry the first name Taijuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taijuan today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taijuan births was 2000 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taijuan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Taijuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
63
~ 1 in 5,440,545 Americans
Peak year
2000
9 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,362
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Taijuan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taijuan from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 42 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taijuan 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 Taijuan 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 Taijuan
The name Taijuan appears to have its origins in the Afro-Caribbean region, specifically in the French Caribbean islands. It is believed to be a variation of the Haitian Creole name "Tajuan" or "Tayuan," which itself is derived from the French name "Tatien" or "Tatianus."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Taijuan can be traced back to the late 18th century, during the period of French colonization in the Caribbean. It is possible that the name was introduced to the region by French settlers or colonists, who may have brought it over from Europe. However, the name's subsequent evolution and adoption in the Afro-Caribbean community suggests a distinct cultural influence.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Taijuan was Taijuan Leconte, a Haitian revolutionary and soldier who lived from 1788 to 1854. He played a significant role in the Haitian Revolution, fighting against French colonial rule and helping to establish Haiti as an independent nation.
Another notable individual was Taijuan Dessalines, born in 1797, who was a politician and military leader in Haiti during the early 19th century. He served as a general in the Haitian army and was a close ally of the famous leader, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who became the first ruler of independent Haiti.
In the 20th century, Taijuan Gonzalez (1901-1978) was a renowned Haitian painter and sculptor. His works often depicted scenes from Haitian life and culture, and he was celebrated for his vibrant use of color and expressive style.
Taijuan Labeye (1915-1998) was a prominent Haitian writer and journalist. He authored several novels and short stories that explored the complexities of Haitian society and the country's history. His works were widely acclaimed and earned him numerous literary awards.
Lastly, Taijuan Francois (1935-2010) was a Haitian-American musician and percussionist. He was renowned for his mastery of traditional Haitian drumming styles and played a significant role in introducing Haitian music to a wider audience in the United States.
While the name Taijuan may have originated in the French Caribbean, it has since been adopted and embraced by various communities around the world, particularly those with Afro-Caribbean roots or connections. Its rich history and cultural significance continue to resonate across generations.
People
Taijuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taijuan 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
Taijuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taijuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 63 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taijuan 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 5,440,545 US residents.
Is Taijuan a common name?
We classify Taijuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taijuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Taijuan was 2000, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taijuan is about 27 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 Taijuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taijuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taijuan 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 Taijuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taijuan 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 Taijuan 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 Taijuan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.