Tayson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old French name Tison meaning 'firebrand'.
Meaning of the Name Tayson
Tayson is a variant spelling of the name Tyson, which is derived from the Old French name Tison meaning 'firebrand'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, partly due to the fame of boxer Mike Tyson.
Popularity of the Name Tayson
The popularity for the name Tayson peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 68 births, which ranked number 4,661 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Tayson had the most male births in 2021 with 68, which ranked number 2,107 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Tayson has increased sharply over the last ten years from 40 births to 62 births, an increase of 55.00%. Among males, Tayson has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 40 births to 62 births, an increase of 55.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tayson
- 20 Year Trend of Tayson: 113.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Tayson: 55.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tayson: 55.00%
Popularity of Tayson by State
For males, Tayson was most popular in Southeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in LA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tayson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 10 | 488 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tayson
- Total Births of Tayson: 65 (4.48%)
- Male Births of Tayson: 65 (4.48%)
Given the upward trend of Tayson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.48% increase in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. Male births for Tayson have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 65 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.48%.