Teshawn
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Teshawn. It is a predominantly male name (93.1% of registrations). The average person named Teshawn today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teshawn births was 2006 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teshawn. 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
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
2006
26 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,088
Tracked since 1976
Gender
Gender distribution for Teshawn
Teshawn leans heavily male at 93.1% of total registrations, but 26 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Teshawn as a male name
- Ranked #12,088 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2006 (26 births)
Teshawn as a female name
- Ranked #12,832 in 1990
- 6 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1990 (6 births)
Popularity
Teshawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teshawn from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 180 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
Teshawn 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 Teshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teshawns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Teshawn
The given name Teshawn is a modern English spelling variation of the French name Teshuan, which dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "taissehan," meaning "to be quiet" or "to keep silent." This linguistic root can be traced back to the Latin verb "tacere," which also translates to "to be silent."
During the medieval period, the name Teshuan was primarily used in regions of northern France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. It was often given to children with the intention of promoting virtues such as calmness, patience, and contemplation.
While there are no direct references to the name Teshawn or its variants in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars have drawn parallels between its meaning and the concept of stillness and inner peace emphasized in various spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teshuan can be found in a church registry from the town of Rouen, Normandy, dating back to 1592. It was the name given to a newborn son of a local merchant family.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Teshawn or its variants. One such person was Teshuan de Montfort (1610-1678), a French philosopher and theologian known for his writings on ethics and morality.
Another prominent figure was Teshuan Leclerc (1785-1853), a French explorer and naturalist who documented his travels through the Americas and contributed to the scientific understanding of various plant and animal species.
In the realm of literature, Teshuan Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a renowned French poet and critic, celebrated for his works that explored themes of beauty, melancholy, and the human condition.
Moving to more recent times, Teshawn Ellington (1901-1986) was an American civil rights activist and educator who played a significant role in desegregating schools in the southern United States during the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Teshawn Mbeki (1942-) is a South African politician and former president, known for his efforts in promoting economic development and reconciliation in the post-apartheid era.
People
Teshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teshawn 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
Teshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teshawn 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 928,874 US residents.
Is Teshawn a common name?
We classify Teshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 376 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Teshawn was 2006, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teshawn is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teshawn a male name?
Yes, 93.1% of people registered as Teshawn 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.