UK boy's name
Tayshawn
Of uncertain origin, perhaps from the Gaelic term "taidh" meaning "fire.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayshawn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayshawn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Tayshawn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tayshawn. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayshawn ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Tayshawn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayshawn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tayshawn mean?
The given name Tayshawn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century within African American communities in the United States. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or etymology rooted in an established language or culture.
The name Tayshawn is thought to be a combination of the common English names Taylor and Shawn, blending their sounds and spellings. Taylor is an English surname derived from the occupational term for a tailor or maker of garments. Shawn is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which stems from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "God is gracious."
There are no known historical references or recorded examples of the name Tayshawn prior to the late 20th century. Its usage appears to have emerged organically within certain communities, likely as a creative and unique variation on more traditional names.
While the name Tayshawn itself has no ancient or historical figures associated with it, here are five notable individuals who have borne this first name:
1. Tayshawn Prince (born 1992), American professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League. 2. Tayshawn Landry (born 1988), American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues. 3. Tayshawn Rover (born 1998), American football cornerback who played for the University of Southern Mississippi. 4. Tayshawn Calhoun (born 1989), American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues. 5. Tayshawn Thomas (born 1993), American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
These individuals span various fields, primarily sports, and their dates of birth range from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, reflecting the modern nature of the name Tayshawn within the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tayshawn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayshawn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tayshawn
- 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
Tayshawn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayshawn in the UK right now?
In 2008, Tayshawn was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayshawn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Tayshawn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayshawn?
Of uncertain origin, perhaps from the Gaelic term "taidh" meaning "fire.".
How many people are called Tayshawn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tayshawn 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.