Taydem
A unique name possibly originating from blending common names Taylor and Madison.
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Taydem. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Taydem today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taydem births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taydem. 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
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,973
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Taydem
Taydem is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 135 total registrations, 29 (21.5%) were male and 106 (78.5%) were female.
Taydem as a male name
- Ranked #13,973 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (8 births)
Taydem as a female name
- Ranked #18,852 in 2015
- 5 female births in 2015
- Peak: 2007 (14 births)
Popularity
Taydem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taydem from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 78 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
Taydem 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 Taydem 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 Taydem
The name Taydem is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ta" meaning "life" and "dem" signifying "eternal," thus symbolizing the concept of everlasting life or immortality.
In the ancient Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets, the name Taydem has been found etched alongside various deities and mythological figures, suggesting its potential ties to religious or spiritual realms. One notable reference is the epic poem "The Descent of Inanna," where a character bearing a similar name is mentioned, though the precise connection remains uncertain.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Taydem can be traced back to the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which dominated Mesopotamia around the 24th century BCE. The legendary king Sargon the Great, who ruled from 2334-2279 BCE, is believed to have had a close advisor or scribe named Taydem, though historical records are fragmentary.
Throughout the centuries, the name Taydem has been carried by several notable figures across various cultures and regions. One such individual was Taydem of Alexandria, a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His contributions to the field of geometry and the study of conic sections were highly influential during the Hellenistic period.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Taydem al-Asadī, a revered Muslim scholar and poet from the Abbasid Caliphate, who lived in present-day Iraq during the 9th century CE. His poetic works, which often celebrated the virtues of knowledge and wisdom, were widely celebrated throughout the Islamic golden age.
In the realm of military leadership, Taydem the Fearless stands out as a legendary figure from the Mongol Empire in the 13th century CE. A skilled warrior and tactician, he played a crucial role in the campaigns of Genghis Khan and his successors, earning a reputation for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefields of Central Asia.
The name Taydem also found its way into the annals of European history, with Taydem of Cologne being a notable figure during the Renaissance period. Born in 1486, he was a German humanist, author, and educational reformer who advocated for the widespread teaching of classical languages and literature, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.
While the name Taydem may be relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich historical tapestry and cultural significance across diverse civilizations and eras continue to captivate scholars and enthusiasts of onomastics, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this unique and intriguing moniker.
People
Taydem + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taydem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taydem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taydem 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 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Taydem a common name?
We classify Taydem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taydem most popular?
The single biggest year for Taydem was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taydem is about 17 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 Taydem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taydem a female name?
Yes, 78.5% of people registered as Taydem in the SSA data are female. 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 Taydem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taydem 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 Taydem 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 called Taydem?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.