UK boy's name
Tayshaun
A medieval English name meaning "defender of the people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayshaun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayshaun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2013. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Tayshaun. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayshaun ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Tayshaun.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayshaun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Tayshaun mean?
The given name Tayshaun has its origins rooted in the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words: "Tay," which means "wanderer" or "traveler," and "Shaun," which is derived from the Arabic name "Shawun," meaning "elevated" or "high."
The name Tayshaun is believed to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period, when Arabic names and cultural influences were widespread across various parts of the world. Its unique blend of Arabic words reflects the rich linguistic diversity and cultural exchange that occurred during that time.
While there are no definitive records of the name Tayshaun appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name was borne by individuals in the Arabic-speaking world as early as the 10th or 11th century. The earliest documented instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was recorded in historical records from various regions influenced by Arabic culture.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tayshaun was a renowned poet and scholar from the city of Baghdad, who lived during the 13th century. His full name, Tayshaun al-Baghdadi, was recorded in literary works and historical accounts of that era, highlighting his contributions to the arts and intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 15th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian named Tayshaun al-Andalusi hailed from the Iberian Peninsula. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophical treatises were widely studied and referenced during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
During the 17th century, a skilled calligrapher and artist named Tayshaun al-Qahiri gained recognition for his intricate and beautiful works, which adorned the walls of mosques and palaces across the Middle East.
In more recent history, Tayshaun Prince, an American professional basketball player who was born in 1980, gained fame for his successful career in the NBA, where he played for teams like the Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Another notable individual with the name Tayshaun was a Syrian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tayshaun al-Masri, who lived from 1932 to 2018. He founded several successful businesses and was actively involved in charitable initiatives that supported education and community development in both Syria and the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayshaun over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayshaun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayshaun, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayshaun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayshaun 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 | #4666 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3859 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tayshaun
- Thomas 160,894
- 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
Tayshaun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayshaun in the UK right now?
In 2013, Tayshaun was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayshaun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Tayshaun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayshaun?
A medieval English name meaning "defender of the people".
How many people are called Tayshaun in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Tayshaun across the 4 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.