Modern combination of Tay and Shawn
A contemporary American invention, Tayshawn combines the popular prefix 'Tay' with the traditional name 'Shawn'. Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Tayshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,300 in 2006.
Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion
A character in the drama series · The Wire
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
