Teyden
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially related to the word "tide".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Teyden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teyden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teyden births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teyden. 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 Teyden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,980
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Teyden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyden 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 Teyden 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 Teyden
The name Teyden has its origins in the medieval Germanic languages, specifically Old High German and Old Saxon. It is believed to have derived from the root words "theud" or "þeod," meaning "people" or "tribe," and the suffix "-in," indicating belonging or association. This suggests that the name Teyden may have initially referred to someone who belonged to a particular tribe or community.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Teyden was widely used among the Germanic tribes that inhabited various regions of present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of northern France. Its earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the 8th century, when it appeared in various medieval records and chronicles.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Teyden was Teyden of Frisia, a prominent nobleman and military leader who lived in the 9th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Frisian territories against Viking raids and is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.
Another notable figure with the name Teyden was Teyden von Vechelde, a German knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of Frederick I Barbarossa. He is recorded in the chronicles of the crusade and is said to have distinguished himself in battle.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Teyden also found its way into literary works and religious texts. One example is the poem "Teyden und Aventiure," a Middle High German romance from the 13th century, which features a character named Teyden as one of the main protagonists.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Teyden von Braunschweig emerged as a influential scholar and cleric in the city of Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany. He is known for his contributions to the intellectual and religious life of the region during that time.
Another individual of note was Teyden Bredeveld, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the flourishing trade networks of the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in northern Europe.
While the name Teyden has faded in popularity over the centuries, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples remain an intriguing aspect of its legacy.
People
Teyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teyden 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
Teyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teyden 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 Teyden a common name?
We classify Teyden 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 Teyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Teyden was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teyden is about 10 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 Teyden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teyden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teyden 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 Teyden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teyden 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 Teyden 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 Teyden?
Find out how many Americans are named Teyden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.