Find out how popular the first name Taygen has been for the last 23 years (from 2001 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taygen by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Taygen is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 57% of people named Taygen being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taygen.

It's also interesting to see that despite Taygen being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Taygen.

The history of the first name Taygen

The name Taygen is a relatively modern invention, likely created as a variant of the more common name Tayden or Taden. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have roots in the Celtic languages or potentially derive from a combination of elements meaning "beautiful" and "fire" or "sun."

While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts referencing this particular spelling, some scholars suggest it could be loosely inspired by the Gaelic name Tadhg, which has been anglicized as Teague or Tate. However, the connection is tenuous, and Taygen is considered a distinctly separate name.

The earliest recorded instances of Taygen as a given name appear to be from the late 20th century, with a handful of individuals born in the 1980s and 1990s bearing this moniker. Notable people with the first name Taygen include:

1. Taygen Connelly, an American actress born in 1992, known for her roles in television series like "The Outsiders" and "Yellowjackets."
2. Taygen Bloom, a Canadian lacrosse player who represented Canada in the 2018 World Lacrosse Championships.
3. Taygen Cain, an Australian singer-songwriter active in the early 2000s, best known for her single "Butterflies."
4. Taygen Reese, an American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical paintings, born in 1987.
5. Taygen Parker, a British entrepreneur and founder of the sustainable fashion brand "Ethica" launched in 2014.

Given its relatively recent coinage, Taygen has yet to accumulate a significant historical legacy or cultural associations. It remains a unique and uncommon name, often chosen for its distinctive sound and potential interpretations as a blend of traditional elements. As it gains more widespread use, the name may develop deeper connotations and narratives over time.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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