Tayshawn Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAY-shawn //teɪˈʃɔːn//

Origin: African American; English

Meaning: Tayshawn: possibly derived from 'Tay' (a diminutive of Taylor) and 'Shawn' (God is gracious); or a blend of 'Tay' and 'Shawn' with no specific meaning

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tayshawn is believed to be a modern American creation, likely derived from a combination of the names "Tay" and "Shawn." The name "Tay" may stem from the Old French word "taie," meaning "to cover" or "to protect," while "Shawn" is an Anglicized form of the Irish name "Seán," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "God is gracious." This linguistic evolution reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from French and Irish origins, as they were integrated into English-speaking contexts over the centuries. The name Shawn gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it became associated with various cultural figures and media representations.

The use of the name Tayshawn appears to have emerged more recently, likely in the late 20th or early 21st century, as part of a trend towards unique and modern variations of traditional names. This trend reflects a broader cultural movement towards individualism and the creation of distinctive identities.

Culturally, names like Tayshawn carry connotations of strength and uniqueness, often resonating with themes of resilience and creativity. The combination of the elements from its root names suggests a protective and gracious nature, which may appeal to parents seeking meaningful names for their children.

The name's construction also aligns with a pattern in contemporary naming practices that favor the blending of sounds and syllables to create new forms. While Tayshawn itself does not have historical figures or saints associated with it, its components connect to a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage that continues to evolve.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tayshawn was first seen in the United States in 1991.

Tayshawn has ranked as high as #2905 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Texas, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Tayshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tayshawn 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 Tayshawn 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 Tayshawn.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 15 15
2024 16 16
2023 21 21
2022 14 14
2021 12 12
2020 15 15
2019 14 14
2018 13 13
2017 23 23
2016 15 15
2015 29 29
2014 33 33
2013 33 33
2012 36 36
2011 56 56
2010 58 58
2009 92 92
2008 104 104
2007 123 123
2006 128 128
2005 112 112
2004 92 92
2003 50 50
2002 47 47
2001 43 43
2000 31 31
1999 20 20
1998 14 14
1997 17 17
1996 10 10
1995 5 5
1994 6 6
1993 11 11
1992 7 7
1991 10 10

Top States for Tayshawn (2014)

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 6
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