Teshaun
A boy's name of American origin with 208 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Teshaun peaked during the Gen Z era, when 21 babies received this name in a single year (2006). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Teshaun has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Teshaun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teshaun is a boy's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of TeShaun or Deshawn — names blending a prefix with Shawn (the American spelling of Sean, from the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). The Te- opening gives it a distinctive start.
Teshaun has a smooth, two-syllable sound with the Te- opening and the familiar -shaun close. Its American construction reflects the naming creativity that takes familiar sound elements and combines them into something personally distinctive.
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Phonetically, Teshaun belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Teshaun’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teshaun has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 136 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 38 | — |
The Story of Teshaun
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Teshaun is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Teshaun are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Teshaun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teshaun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 136 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Teshaun by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1992–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11983 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13850 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10612 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12130 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14131 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14043 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6769 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6360 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4969 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4497 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5253 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4585 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6673 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7574 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8241 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10233 |
| 1999 | 7 | #8620 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6783 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6563 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8778 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2018