Taejon
A boy's name of Korean origin with 184 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Taejon hit its peak of 19 births in 2004, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Taejon reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Taejon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taejon is a boy's baby name of Korean origin, possibly from the Korean city name Daejeon (대전) meaning 'great field' or 'great battlefield,' one of South Korea's major cities. The name may also be a creative American compound of Tae- (Korean element) and Jon.
Taejon carries the cultural resonance of Korean heritage — the urban energy of one of South Korea's most dynamic cities — in a name that bridges Korean and American naming traditions in a form that feels personal and grounded.
EtymologyShow more
Taejon is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Korean naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Taejon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taejon has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 129 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 26 | — |
The Story of Taejon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Taejon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Taejon are most likely born between 1997 and 2014.
How rare is Taejon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taejon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 129 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Taejon by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1997–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #12049 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10637 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5700 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7173 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6357 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6221 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6056 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5840 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4578 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6203 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6030 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7433 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7329 |
| 1999 | 12 | #5610 |
| 1998 | 8 | #7463 |
| 1997 | 6 | #9122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2017