Tazewell

A boy's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Tazewell peaked during the Baby Boom, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1947). That era was defined by classic, post-war American naming, and Tazewell has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Tazewell is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tazewell is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a Virginia county name and honorable surname. As a given name it carries a patrician, distinctly American historical character.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Tazewell belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Old English naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old English names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tazewell’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1947

1947

Peak year

5 births

Compare Tazewell with another name

Popularity Over Time

Tazewell has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1947.

First appeared: 1947Peak: 1947 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tazewell
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1940s	5	#4209	—

The Story of Tazewell

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1947, Tazewell is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Tazewell are most likely born between 1947 and 1947.

How rare is Tazewell?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tazewell is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1947, peaked in the 1940s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1947–1947)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tazewell
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1947	5	#4209	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tazewell a boy's or girl's name?

Tazewell is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tazewell most popular?

Tazewell reached its peak popularity in 1947 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tazewell?

Tazewell is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1947. Its peak was in 1947.

Explore More

By Length8-letter names By OriginOld English names By EndingNames in -l TrendingRising names RankingsFull rankings

Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–1947