Tayeshawn
An African-American name derived from combining the French "Thays" and "Shawn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tayeshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tayeshawn today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tayeshawn births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tayeshawn. 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 Tayeshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,017
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Tayeshawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayeshawn 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 Tayeshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tayeshawn
The name Tayeshawn is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have any clear linguistic roots or derivations from ancient languages or cultures. The name appears to be an amalgamation of various name elements, potentially inspired by the names Taye and Shawn.
There are no known historical references or records of the name Tayeshawn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are found in birth records and census data from the latter half of the 20th century, primarily in the United States.
Due to its recent origin, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from past centuries who bore the name Tayeshawn. However, here are five individuals with this first name from modern times:
1. Tayeshawn Prince, an American basketball player who currently plays for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League. He was born in 1995.
2. Tayeshawn Gipson, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Memphis Tigers from 2015 to 2018.
3. Tayeshawn Coles, an American dancer and choreographer known for her work in the hip-hop and urban dance genres.
4. Tayeshawn Charles, an American singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, who has released several singles and music videos.
5. Tayeshawn Eddington, an American high school basketball player from Flint, Michigan, who gained recognition for his impressive performances during the 2019-2020 season.
It is important to note that the name Tayeshawn is still relatively uncommon, and its usage may be more prevalent in certain regions or communities within the United States. As a modern name, its popularity and cultural significance may continue to evolve over time.
People
Tayeshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tayeshawn 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
Tayeshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tayeshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tayeshawn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tayeshawn a common name?
We classify Tayeshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tayeshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tayeshawn was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tayeshawn is about 22 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 Tayeshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tayeshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tayeshawn 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 Tayeshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tayeshawn 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 Tayeshawn 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 Tayeshawn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.