Tayshaun Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtay-SHAWN / teɪˈʃɔːnAfrican American; English
Meaning
joyful (African American); variant of 'Sean' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tayshaun is often associated with African American culture, where it has been embraced as a modern and unique name. In English contexts, it is seen as a variant of the name Sean, which has Irish roots and means 'God is gracious'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Tayshawn
- TaySean
International Variants
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Famous people named Tayshaun
Tayshaun Prince — former professional basketball player.
Fictional characters named Tayshaun
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tayshaun was first seen in the United States in 1997. Tayshaun has ranked as high as #1164 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Tayshaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tayshaun (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 174 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 172 |
| 2007 | 112 |
| 2008 | 117 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 11 |