UK boy's name
Taeyon
A masculine Korean name meaning "great one" or "great sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taeyon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taeyon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Taeyon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Taeyon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taeyon ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Taeyon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taeyon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Taeyon mean?
The name Taeyon is believed to have its origins in the Korean language. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. While the exact meaning and etymology of the name are unclear, it is often interpreted to mean "great gift" or "great grace" in Korean.
Taeyon is a combination of two Korean words: "tae" meaning "great" or "large," and "yon" meaning "gift" or "grace." The name may have been inspired by the Korean tradition of naming children with aspirational or auspicious meanings, reflecting the parents' hopes and wishes for their child's future.
Although the name Taeyon does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout modern history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taeyon is Taeyon Kim (born 1992), a South Korean singer and member of the K-pop girl group Girls' Generation. She made her debut in 2007 and has since achieved significant success and popularity in the Korean entertainment industry.
Another notable individual with the name Taeyon is Taeyon Lee (born 1985), a South Korean actor and model. He has appeared in various television dramas and films since the early 2000s.
In the field of sports, Taeyon Park (born 1990) is a South Korean professional baseball player who currently plays for the Kia Tigers in the KBO League (Korean Baseball Organization).
Taeyon Choi (born 1978) is a South Korean classical pianist and composer. She has performed internationally and has received several awards for her musical achievements.
Taeyon Kim (born 1975) is a South Korean artist and sculptor known for her intricate and detailed wire sculptures. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
While the name Taeyon may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity and recognition in recent decades, particularly in South Korea, where it has been borne by several notable figures in various fields, including music, acting, sports, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Taeyon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taeyon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taeyon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taeyon in the UK right now?
In 2010, Taeyon was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taeyon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Taeyon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taeyon?
A masculine Korean name meaning "great one" or "great sun".
How many people are called Taeyon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Taeyon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.