Taydum
A unique invented name, perhaps derived from "Tay" meaning a small river.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Taydum. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taydum today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taydum births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taydum. 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 Taydum. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,996
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Taydum: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taydum 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 Taydum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taydum
The given name Taydum has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ta" meaning "life" and "dum" meaning "eternal." The name was initially used to describe the concept of eternal life or the immortal soul.
In the early days of the Sumerian civilization, Taydum was a revered name, often given to children born under auspicious celestial events or those who were believed to possess a special connection with the divine realm. The name can be found inscribed on various clay tablets and cuneiform writings from that era, solidifying its significance in the ancient culture.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Taydum can be traced back to the reign of the Sumerian king Shulgi, who ruled around 2094-2047 BC. It is said that Shulgi's trusted advisor and confidant bore the name Taydum, indicating the name's association with wisdom and trusted counsel.
Throughout the centuries, the name Taydum has been carried by several notable figures. In the 7th century BC, Taydum was the name of a renowned Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial bodies and the development of early astronomical calculations.
During the Islamic Golden Age, a Persian scholar and philosopher known as Taydum ibn Rashid (1010-1080 AD) gained widespread recognition for his treatises on metaphysics and the nature of existence. His works were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of thinkers and intellectuals.
In the realm of literature, Taydum al-Andalusi (1165-1238 AD) was a celebrated Andalusian poet whose eloquent verses and mastery of the Arabic language earned him a place among the greats of his time. His poetic collection, "The Eternal Verses," remains a treasured work of art to this day.
Another notable figure bearing the name Taydum was a 14th-century explorer and adventurer from the Mongol Empire. Taydum the Wanderer (1320-1390 AD) is said to have traversed vast distances, chronicling his journeys and encounters with distant lands and cultures in his writings, which have since been lost to history.
Lastly, Taydum al-Hakim (1550-1620 AD) was a renowned Ottoman physician and scholar who pioneered advancements in the field of medicine and contributed to the understanding of various ailments and their treatments during his time.
People
Taydum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taydum 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
Taydum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taydum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taydum 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Taydum a common name?
We classify Taydum as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taydum most popular?
The single biggest year for Taydum was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taydum is about 13 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 Taydum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taydum a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taydum 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 Taydum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taydum 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 Taydum 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 Americans are named Taydum?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.