Taysum
A constructed name with uncertain origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Taysum. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taysum today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taysum births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taysum. 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 Taysum. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,971
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Taysum: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taysum 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 Taysum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taysum
The given name Taysum has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ta" meaning "life" and "sum" meaning "to give," suggesting a meaning along the lines of "giver of life" or "life-giver."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taysum can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city-state of Uruk, dating back to around 2500 BC. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking official or priest bearing the name Taysum, indicating that the name was already in use during the Early Dynastic Period of Sumerian civilization.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature, there is a reference to a character named Taysum, who is described as a wise and respected elder of the city of Uruk. This ancient epic, which dates back to around 2100 BC, provides further evidence of the name's antiquity and its association with Sumerian culture.
Throughout the millennia, the name Taysum has been borne by various individuals of historical significance. One notable figure was Taysum of Ashur, a prominent scholar and scribe who lived during the reign of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III (859-824 BC). His contributions to the preservation and study of ancient Mesopotamian texts and literature were widely recognized.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BC), a high-ranking military commander named Taysum is mentioned in several cuneiform tablets from the reign of Darius the Great. These records indicate that Taysum led Persian armies in campaigns against rebellious territories and played a crucial role in maintaining the empire's control over vast territories.
In the 1st century AD, a Jewish scholar named Taysum ben Yehudah is noted in the Talmud for his expertise in the interpretation of Jewish law and his teachings, which were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
It is important to note that while the name Taysum has ancient roots and has been borne by individuals throughout history, its usage and popularity have likely fluctuated over time and across different regions. The examples provided here serve to illustrate the name's longevity and cultural significance in various contexts.
People
Taysum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taysum 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
Taysum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taysum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taysum 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 Taysum a common name?
We classify Taysum 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 Taysum most popular?
The single biggest year for Taysum was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taysum is about 5 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 Taysum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taysum a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taysum 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 Taysum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taysum 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 Taysum 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 called Taysum?
You can see how many people share the name Taysum on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.