Tayshaun
Every Tayshaun since 1997 — 1,329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tayshaun
Tayshaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,560 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,329 American babies have been named Tayshaun. Its peak came in 2005, when 186 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 Tayshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tayshaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,560 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,702 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,472 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,732 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,045 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,991 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,779 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,745 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,490 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,312 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,718 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,995 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,952 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2010 | — | — | 57 | #2,284 |
| 2009 | — | — | 67 | #2,073 |
| 2008 | — | — | 117 | #1,433 |
| 2007 | — | — | 112 | #1,443 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,794 | 172 | #1,048 |
| 2005 | — | — | 186 | #944 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,570 | 174 | #965 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,175 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58 | #1,939 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,733 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,856 |
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Famous people named Tayshaun
- Tayshaun Prince Basketball player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tayshaun in 2025?
Tayshaun ranked #10,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tayshaun?
1,329 babies have been named Tayshaun in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tayshaun most popular?
Tayshaun peaked in 2005, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Tayshaun a boy or girl name?
Tayshaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tayshaun rising or falling?
Tayshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tayshaun?
Well-known people named Tayshaun include Tayshaun Prince (basketball player).