Taymen
An Aramaic name meaning "undefiled" or "perfect".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Taymen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taymen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taymen births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taymen. 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 Taymen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,862
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Taymen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taymen 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 Taymen 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taymen
The given name Taymen is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC to 2000 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "tay-men," which means "strong warrior" or "brave protector."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names were often chosen to reflect the desired qualities or aspirations for a child. The name Taymen was likely given to boys with the hope that they would grow up to be courageous and formidable warriors, capable of defending their communities and upholding the values of their culture.
While there are no known direct references to the name Taymen in ancient Sumerian texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to the concept of strength and bravery is evident in its linguistic roots. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the third millennium BC, during the height of the Sumerian civilization.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taymen. One of the earliest known was Taymen of Ur (circa 2400 BC), a renowned military commander who played a pivotal role in defending the city-state of Ur against invading forces. His bravery and strategic acumen were celebrated in ancient Sumerian legends and inscriptions.
Another notable figure was Taymen the Wise (circa 1500 BC), a highly respected scholar and philosopher from the city of Babylon. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and ethics, and his teachings influenced generations of thinkers in the ancient Near East.
During the medieval period, Taymen al-Hakim (1010 AD - 1087 AD) was a prominent Muslim scholar and physician from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, philosophy, and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and translated throughout the Islamic world and Europe.
In the 16th century, Taymen Bey (1480 - 1546) was a renowned Ottoman military leader and statesman. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans and was known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering courage on the battlefield.
More recently, Taymen Rizvi (1920 - 2003) was a celebrated Pakistani writer, poet, and academic. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the literary and intellectual circles of his time, and his works explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
People
Taymen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taymen 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
Taymen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taymen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taymen 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 Taymen a common name?
We classify Taymen 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 Taymen most popular?
The single biggest year for Taymen was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taymen is about 8 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 Taymen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taymen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taymen 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 Taymen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taymen 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 Taymen 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 Taymen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.