Taydon
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the first name Taydon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taydon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taydon births was 2012 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taydon. 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
114
~ 1 in 3,006,617 Americans
Peak year
2012
14 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,076
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Taydon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taydon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 51 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taydon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taydon 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 Taydon 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 Taydon
The given name Taydon is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a constructed name, possibly derived from a combination of sounds or elements from various sources, rather than having a distinct etymology.
While the origin of Taydon is uncertain, it gained some popularity in the late 20th century as an unconventional and unique name choice. However, records of its usage before the 1900s are scarce, suggesting that it was not a commonly used name throughout history.
There are no known historical references to the name Taydon in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. Its emergence as a given name seems to be a relatively recent phenomenon.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Taydon is Taydon Bonnie, an American football player born in 1978. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets in the early 2000s.
Another notable bearer of the name is Taydon Reeves, a Canadian actor and model born in 1985. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including roles in "Supernatural" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2."
Taydon Chalmers, born in 1991, is a British professional boxer who has competed in the welterweight division. He has held several regional titles and has been active in the sport since the late 2000s.
In the field of music, Taydon Granger is a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1988. He has released several albums and EPs, blending elements of pop, rock, and alternative genres.
Lastly, Taydon Keyes, born in 1977, is an American author and writer known for her work in the young adult fiction genre. Her novels often explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery.
While these are some examples of individuals who have borne the name Taydon, it is important to note that the name remains relatively uncommon, and its usage has been limited compared to more traditional or historically established names.
People
Taydon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taydon 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
Taydon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taydon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 114 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taydon 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 3,006,617 US residents.
Is Taydon a common name?
We classify Taydon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taydon most popular?
The single biggest year for Taydon was 2012, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taydon is about 14 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 Taydon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taydon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taydon 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 Taydon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taydon 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 Taydon 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 Taydon?
Find out how many Americans are named Taydon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.