Taeshawn Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAY-shawn //teɪˈʃɔːn//
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: Derived from 'Tae' (a modern variation of 'Tay') and 'Shawn' (God is gracious)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Taeshawn is a modern creation that likely combines elements from various linguistic roots. The prefix "Tae-" may derive from the Korean word "tae," meaning "great" or "big," while the suffix "-shawn" is a variant of the name Shawn, which has Irish origins.
Shawn itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious," which passed into Latin as Johannes and then into Old French as Johan before becoming Shawn in English. This blend of influences reflects a contemporary trend in naming that often seeks to merge cultural elements into unique forms.
Historically, the name Shawn has been associated with various notable figures, including Saint John the Baptist, a significant biblical figure who is often celebrated in Christian traditions. The name has appeared in various forms throughout history, particularly in the context of religious texts and translations, such as the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and contributed to the spread of biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
The evolution of names like Shawn illustrates the fluidity of language and the way names can adapt over time to reflect cultural shifts. Culturally, names like Taeshawn may resonate with themes of strength and grace, drawing on the meanings embedded in their components.
The combination of a modern prefix with a historically rich suffix creates a name that embodies both contemporary identity and traditional significance. While Taeshawn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its construction reflects a broader pattern in naming practices that honor heritage while embracing innovation.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taeshawn was first seen in the United States in 1998.
Taeshawn has ranked as high as #8094 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Taeshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Taeshawn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Taeshawn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Taeshawn.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | 16 | 16 |
| 2012 | 19 | 19 |
| 2011 | 16 | 16 |
| 2010 | 21 | 21 |
| 2009 | 27 | 27 |
| 2008 | 21 | 21 |
| 2007 | 30 | 30 |
| 2006 | 25 | 25 |
| 2005 | 20 | 20 |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 | 14 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Taeshawn (2005)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |