Holding steady.
Popularity of Tejon since 1992
Babies named Tejon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tejon is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1992, with its peak popularity occurring in 2004. The name has remained low in usage, with a stable trajectory since the 2000s. While its exact origins are unclear, Tejon may be an American coinage influenced by the Spanish word for 'badger', or by place names like Tejon Pass in California. As of 2025, the name has not ranked in the top 1,000, consistent with its history as a highly uncommon choice.
Tejon is likely a modern American coinage. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'tejón' meaning 'badger', which itself comes from Latin 'taxonem'. The name first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1992, possibly inspired by the Tejon Pass or Tejon Ranch in California. It has maintained a low but stable level of use since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tej
Variants: Tejón
Sibling names for Tejon
Names that share Tejon's style, for a brother or sister.
