Tayshaun
Tayshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention combining Tay and Shaun ('God is gracious').
Origin and history
Tayshaun is a modern invented American name, combining popular naming elements like the prefix 'Tay-' and the given name 'Shaun' (a variant of Sean). It gained broader visibility in the U.S. in the early 2000s, primarily due to sports figures, though it remains relatively uncommon overall. With around 1,300 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, it is a distinctive, contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,319 babies in the United States have been named Tayshaun since 1880. It ranks #3387 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- MI (23.9 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,004 |
| 2010-2019 | 229 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Tayshaun
- Tayshaun Prince: Basketball player, Sports executive
Fun facts
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the 2000s, heavily influenced by professional basketball player Tayshaun Prince.
- Tayshaun is part of a broader trend of 1990s and 2000s American names that prefix traditional names like Shaun with 'Tay-'.