Total births
219
Boys' name · since 1995
Tayshon
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 219 babies named Tayshon, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 219
- total births
- 1995–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Tayshon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 219 have been recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tayshon has been recorded 219 times among boys since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2015.
- 219 total births
- 1995–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
219 boys have been named Tayshon since 1995, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 219
- total births
- 1995–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Tayshon was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
25 babies were named Tayshon in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Tayshon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tayshon splits its recorded history at 2006: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tayshon at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Tayshon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2015
- Peak year (2006)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Tayshon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tayshon's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Tayshon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 148 births (68% of all-time use).
Tayshon by state
Where Tayshon concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 7 | 3.2% |
North Carolina share of Tayshon's total US births 3.2%
7 of 219 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tayshon? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 219 babies named Tayshon. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 25 births.
When was Tayshon most popular? ▼
Tayshon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Tayshon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tayshon are North Carolina (7 births).
How long has the name Tayshon been used? ▼
Tayshon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 21 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Tayshon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayden, Tayler, Taylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tayshon's data
- Tayshon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Tayshons (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tayshon
Nearby Names Like Tayshon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tayshon
Taylor Boy
#665 113,541 births
Tayden Boy
#1660 3,023 births
Tayler Boy
#4485 2,587 births
Taylen Boy
#1519 2,206 births
Tayvon Boy
#4251 1,556 births
Compare Tayshon side by side: Tayshon vs Taylor Tayshon vs Tayden Tayshon vs Tayler
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tayshon: Baby Name Since 1995 - 219 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tayshon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tayshon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.