Taivon
A name of uncertain origin that may derive from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 273 living Americans carry the first name Taivon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taivon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taivon births was 2000 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taivon. 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
273
~ 1 in 1,255,510 Americans
Peak year
2000
18 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,668
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Taivon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taivon 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
Taivon 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 Taivon 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 Taivon
The name Taivon has its origins tracing back to the ancient Germanic languages, particularly Old Norse and Old English. In these languages, the root "taiv" or "tæf" was associated with concepts related to luck, fortune, and divination. The suffix "-on" or "-an" was a common ending used to form personal names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taivon can be found in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century. In the poem, a character named Taefon is mentioned as a renowned warrior and advisor to the king. This suggests that the name carried connotations of wisdom and respect in ancient Anglo-Saxon culture.
During the Middle Ages, the name Taivon evolved into various spellings, such as Tæfon, Tæfun, and Tævun, across different regions of Europe. It was particularly popular among the Germanic tribes that settled in present-day England, Germany, and Scandinavia.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Taivon de Vere was recorded as a prominent figure in the court of King Henry II of England. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the conflict between the king and his son, Prince Henry.
Another notable figure bearing the name Taivon was a 14th-century German monk and scholar, Taivon von Erfurt. He was renowned for his extensive writings on theology, philosophy, and the natural sciences, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, a Swedish explorer named Taivon Eriksson is believed to have been among the first Europeans to set foot in what is now known as Canada. His expeditions to the northern regions of North America were documented in various historical records, shedding light on the early exploration of the continent.
In the 18th century, Taivon Müller was a prominent German composer and musician, known for his innovative contributions to the classical music scene of the time. His compositions were highly regarded and performed across Europe, cementing his place in the annals of music history.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Taivon, illustrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, often associated with notions of wisdom, exploration, and artistic expression.
People
Taivon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taivon 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
Taivon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taivon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 273 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taivon 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 1,255,510 US residents.
Is Taivon a common name?
We classify Taivon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 277 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taivon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taivon was 2000, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taivon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taivon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taivon 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.