Tajon
Every Tajon since 1990 — 315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tajon
Tajon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1990, 315 American babies have been named Tajon. Its peak came in 2004, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tajon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tajon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,795 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,821 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,490 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,498 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,177 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,039 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,872 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,058 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,314 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,276 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,715 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,105 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,102 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,257 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,086 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,343 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tajon in 2025?
Tajon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tajon?
315 babies have been named Tajon in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tajon most popular?
Tajon peaked in 2004, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Tajon a boy or girl name?
Tajon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tajon rising or falling?
Tajon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.