Taysom

Taysom - A very unique male name

Taysom appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #4279. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Taysom and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Taysom? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Taysom. The baby boy name Taysom was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2804 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Taysom peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 1469.

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How would you rate Taysom, 1-5?

Taysom is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Taysom is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #614 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #659.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Taysom is where you live.

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Taysom origin and meaning

American — a surname used as a given name, popularised by sport

Unknown as a surname derivation

Taysom entered the data in 2012 and peaked in 2020, a timeline that tracks football player Taysom Hill, the BYU and New Orleans Saints quarterback whose given name it is. Before him the name barely existed; it appears to be a family surname repurposed as a first name. Its own derivation is not documented.

Origin uncertain

Taysom is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Taysom, pop culture references for the name Taysom and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Taysom

We've found the following names that sound similar to Taysom, sorted by popularity.

Tyson / Teagan / Tyshawn / Tyquan / Tegan / Tyshaun / Tayshaun / Taquan / Tashawn / Tyshon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Taysom

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Taysom a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Taysom?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TAY-sum · /ˈteɪ.səm/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Tay

Famous bearers

• Taysom Hill — American football quarterback and utility player for the New Orleans Saints (b. 1990) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Taysom is a sporty, distinctive pick whose entire profile comes from one charismatic player. It is already falling as his peak years pass, so it will read as a fan-era name.

Worth knowing

• Outside football audiences, expect blank looks and misspellings as Tasom or Tayson.
• It also carries this set's lowest visitor rating (3.4), a sign of how polarising the unfamiliar form is.