Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Taejon since 1997
Babies named Taejon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Taejon is a modern American name that first appeared in 1997, a period when creative and blended names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank of 12,008 in 2004, reflecting a modest but noticeable usage during the early 2000s. Despite this, it has remained extremely rare, with only about 1 in every 341,615 babies receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant increase or decline. The name is predominantly male and has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. states, suggesting a very scattered, individualistic adoption. Taejon is likely a combination of the trendy prefix Tae and the traditional Jon, a pattern seen in many other modern coinages. It has no known variants or famous bearers, and its meaning is not established in any language.
Taejon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. It is likely a modern invention, possibly blending elements like the prefix Tae (found in names such as Taevon) with Jon, a common name of Hebrew origin. There is no known historical or cultural tradition behind this name, and it has not been traced to any particular language or region.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tae, J
Sibling names for Taejon
Names that share Taejon's style, for a brother or sister.
