Total births
1,100
Boys' name · since 1996
Tayson
Tayson has 1,100 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2740
- among boys today
- 1,100
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Tayson currently ranks #2740 among boys' names in America, with 1,100 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tayson has been recorded 1,100 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #2740 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #2740 among boys today
- 1,100 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tayson is currently the #2740 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,100 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2740
- among boys today
- 1,100
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Tayson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2740
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tayson was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
68 babies were named Tayson in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Tayson compares
1,100 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tayson's all-time total is 200% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tayson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,100 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tayson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tayson's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tayson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,740
Active since
1996
Tayson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Tayson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tayson's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tayson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
302 births
- 2010s
2010s
432 births
- 2020s
2020s
314 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 432 births (39% of all-time use).
How Tayson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tayson's total volume
Tayson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tayson by state
Where Tayson concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 245 | 22.3% |
| #2 | Idaho | | 65 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #5 | California | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Utah share of Tayson's total US births 22.3%
Even split
245 of 1,100 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tayson? ▼
Tayson has been given to 1,100 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2740 as of the latest data. 68 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Tayson most popular? ▼
Tayson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Tayson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tayson are Utah (245 births), Idaho (65 births), Texas (28 births).
How long has the name Tayson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tayson since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tayson? ▼
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 Tayson's data
- Tayson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (432 total births) through the 2020s (314) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Taysons (245 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Tayson
Nearby Names Like Tayson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tayson
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 Tayson side by side: Tayson vs Taylor Tayson vs Tayden Tayson vs Tayler
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Tayson
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Tayson: #2740 Boys' Name - 1,100 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tayson. 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 Tayson 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 June 2026.