Tesean
A Greek name meaning "follower of the great sea wanderer Theseus".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Tesean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tesean today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tesean births was 2005 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tesean. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2005
12 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,921
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Tesean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tesean from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 75 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
Tesean 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 Tesean 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 Tesean
The name Tesean is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the classical era of ancient Greece. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "Theos," meaning "god" or "divine." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with a perceived divine or spiritual connection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tesean can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his work "The Histories," Herodotus mentions a figure named Tesean, although the details surrounding this individual are scarce.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Tesean appears to have gained some popularity within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Several Byzantine monks and religious scholars bore this name, though records of their lives and works are limited.
In the realm of ancient Greek mythology, there is a notable figure named Tesean, who was a minor deity associated with the protection of sailors and seafarers. While not as prominent as the major Olympian deities, Tesean was revered by those who spent their lives on the open seas.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Tesean was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. This Tesean is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry, though much of his work has been lost to time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist and sculptor named Tesean di Firenze (1410-1480) gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures and architectural designs. His works can be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
Another prominent figure named Tesean was a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator, Tesean de Valladolid (1525-1591), who played a role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions helped establish Spanish settlements in what is now modern-day Mexico and Central America.
In the realm of literature, a 19th-century Russian novelist named Tesean Turgenev (1818-1883) achieved critical acclaim for his works, which explored themes of social change and the complexities of human relationships. His novel "Fathers and Sons" is considered a masterpiece of Russian realism.
Finally, in the field of music, a renowned Greek composer and pianist named Tesean Mitropoulos (1896-1960) gained international recognition for his interpretations of symphonic works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Stravinsky. He served as the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra for several years.
People
Tesean + 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
Tesean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tesean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tesean 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Tesean a common name?
We classify Tesean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tesean most popular?
The single biggest year for Tesean was 2005, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tesean is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tesean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tesean 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.