A modern combination of Tay and Shaun
Tayshaun is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Tay' with the name 'Shaun'. Shaun is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Tayshaun isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #943 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist
