Taiwan
Taiwan is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Terrace bay or coastal area.
Origin and history
Taiwan is a geographical given name referring to the island of Taiwan in East Asia. The place name historically derives from the Siraya indigenous language term meaning coast or bay, later adapted into Chinese characters. In the United States, it is a rare male given name used mainly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
842 babies in the United States have been named Taiwan since 1880. It ranks #3834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.2 %)
- IL (34.6 %)
- IN (9.6 %)
- NJ (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 263 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from an indigenous Siraya language word referring to the coastal region near modern Tainan.
- Taiwan emerged as an occasional given name in the United States during the late 20th century.