Cheerful, bright, or a person from the river Tay
Taiten is a modern variation of the English surname Tate, which derives from the Old Norse name Teitr meaning cheerful. It may also function as a phonetic spelling of the Japanese name Taiten, which can mean 'great heavens' depending on the kanji used. In an English context, it is often chosen for its trendy two-syllable sound.
Less common today
Taiten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,891 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
