UK boy's name
Tayson
An invented masculine name likely blending elements of Taylor and John.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2014 to 2023. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Tayson. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayson ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Tayson.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tayson mean?
The name Tayson is believed to have originated from the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "tæc" and "sunu," which together translate to "son of a warrior." This reflects the rich heritage of Anglo-Saxon culture and its emphasis on bravery and valor in battle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tayson can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record that documents events in England from the late 9th century to the mid-12th century. In this text, a figure named Tayson is mentioned as a skilled warrior who fought alongside King Alfred the Great against the Viking invaders.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tayson gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes of English society. It was often associated with individuals of noble birth and military prowess. One notable bearer of this name was Tayson of Warwick, a 12th-century knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade and fought bravely in the Battle of Arsuf in 1191.
In the 16th century, the name Tayson was found in various literary works, including William Shakespeare's play "Henry IV, Part 1." In this work, a character named Tayson is portrayed as a loyal and courageous soldier in the service of King Henry IV.
As the centuries passed, the name Tayson continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One noteworthy individual with this name was Tayson Browne, an 18th-century British explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively throughout Africa and documented his experiences in a book titled "Travels in Africa."
Another famous bearer of the name Tayson was Tayson Willoughby, a 19th-century American frontiersman and trapper who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the American West. His exploits were widely chronicled in various journals and accounts of the time.
While the name Tayson may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans over a millennium, reflecting the bravery, valor, and adventurous spirit of those who bore this name throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayson over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayson, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4496 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4321 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tayson
- 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
Tayson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayson in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tayson was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Tayson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayson?
An invented masculine name likely blending elements of Taylor and John.
How many people are called Tayson in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tayson 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.