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UK boy's name

Tayshon

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or a variation of the name Tyson.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tayshon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayshon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.

Tayshon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tayshon. 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 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tayshon ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Tayshon.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayshon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4333

2007

Births in 2007

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tayshon mean?

The name Tayshon is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it appears to be a unique combination of sounds and letters that was created for its aesthetic qualities rather than deriving from an existing word or name.

Despite its recent coinage, the name Tayshon has gained some popularity, particularly in certain regions of the United States. It is likely that the name was initially chosen by parents who were seeking a distinctive and unconventional name for their child.

While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Tayshon, a few notable individuals have borne this name in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tayshon Prince, an American basketball player who played professionally in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Another individual with the name Tayshon is Tayshon Lanear, an American football player who played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s. He was born in 1979 and played for several teams, including the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers.

Tayshon Holloway is an American professional boxer who has competed in the super welterweight and middleweight divisions. He was born in 1992 and has had a successful career, winning several regional and national titles.

Tayshon Gunn is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. He was born in 1987 and is known for his roles in projects such as "The Blind Side" and "Empire."

Tayshon Lakhani is a British entrepreneur and business executive who founded a successful technology company in the early 2000s. He was born in 1976 and has been recognized for his contributions to the tech industry.

While the name Tayshon is relatively new and does not have a rich historical background, it has gained some notoriety through the achievements of these individuals and others who have borne the name in recent years.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tayshon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayshon 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 #4333 3 1

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FAQ

Tayshon: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tayshon in the UK right now?

In 2007, Tayshon was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tayshon most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tayshon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tayshon?

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or a variation of the name Tyson.

How many people are called Tayshon in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tayshon 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.