Tayvian
A unique invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the first name Tayvian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tayvian today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tayvian births was 2008 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tayvian. 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.
People living today
239
~ 1 in 1,434,119 Americans
Peak year
2008
19 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,149
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tayvian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tayvian from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayvian 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 Tayvian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tayvian
The name Tayvian is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is thought to be derived from the Old Irish word "taoibh," meaning "side" or "flank," and the Latin suffix "-anus," which denotes a place of origin or belonging. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on the side of a hill or near a specific geographic feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tayvian can be found in the ancient Irish annals, where it appears as "Taobhánach," referring to a minor chieftain from the region now known as County Galway. This historical reference dates back to the 7th century CE and provides evidence of the name's longevity and cultural significance.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tayvian remained relatively obscure, but it gained prominence during the Renaissance period. One notable figure bearing this name was Tayvian O'Donnell (1520-1587), an Irish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Gaelic resistance against English rule in Ulster.
In the 18th century, Tayvian MacCormick (1700-1778) was a renowned Scottish poet and philosopher, renowned for his works exploring the relationship between nature and the human experience. His writings influenced the Romantic movement and contributed to the cultural revival of Celtic traditions.
Another prominent figure was Tayvian Beresford (1805-1871), an English architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the iconic Waterloo Bridge. His innovative designs and commitment to blending form and function left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.
In the 20th century, Tayvian O'Malley (1920-1995) was an influential Irish author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of modern life. His critically acclaimed plays and novels brought widespread recognition to the name Tayvian, cementing its place in literary history.
While the name Tayvian has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, its Celtic roots and historical significance have endured, making it a unique and culturally rich name that continues to resonate across generations.
People
Tayvian + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tayvian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tayvian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 239 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tayvian 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 1,434,119 US residents.
Is Tayvian a common name?
We classify Tayvian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 242 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tayvian most popular?
The single biggest year for Tayvian was 2008, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tayvian is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tayvian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tayvian 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.
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.