Taysia
A feminine name of Russian origin, a diminutive form of Tatsiana.
Name Census estimates that about 515 living Americans carry the first name Taysia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taysia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taysia births was 2000 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taysia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Taysia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
515
~ 1 in 665,542 Americans
Peak year
2000
37 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,293
Tracked since 1984
Census
Taysia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 453 people with the first name Taysia, which placed it at #22,110 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,110
National first-name rank
People counted
453
453 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
35.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taysia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taysia is Black at 35.3%. The next largest groups are White (28.0%) and Two or More Races (20.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Taysia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Taysia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American35.3% · 160
- White28.0% · 127
- Two or more races20.8% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 43
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.6% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 8
Popularity
Taysia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taysia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 253 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taysia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taysia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taysias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taysia
The name Taysia has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the Hellenistic period in the 3rd century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "tasia," which means "orderly" or "disciplined." This name was initially associated with the concept of maintaining order and following established rules or principles.
During the Byzantine era, the name Taysia gained popularity among Greek scholars and philosophers who valued intellectual pursuits and the pursuit of knowledge. It was often given to individuals who demonstrated a keen mind and a thirst for learning. The earliest recorded instance of the name Taysia can be found in a 6th-century Byzantine manuscript, where it was used to refer to a renowned female scholar and teacher.
In the Middle Ages, the name Taysia saw a resurgence in popularity among Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in regions such as Greece, Russia, and the Balkans. It was sometimes given to children born on the feast days of saints known for their discipline and commitment to their faith.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Taysia was a 9th-century Byzantine abbess and mystic, who founded a influential monastic community in present-day Turkey. Her life and teachings were recorded in various hagiographies, which contributed to the spread of the name among devout Christians.
Another prominent individual named Taysia was a 14th-century Russian princess and patron of the arts, who commissioned several iconic churches and monasteries in Moscow and the surrounding regions. Her patronage played a significant role in the development of Russian cultural and architectural heritage.
In the 16th century, a Greek scholar and humanist named Taysia Kamertes gained recognition for her work in translating ancient Greek texts and promoting the study of classical literature. Her efforts helped preserve and disseminate the cultural legacy of ancient Greece during the Renaissance period.
A notable figure from the 18th century was Taysia Volkonskaya, a Russian noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of serfs and advocating for social reforms. Her activism and humanitarian efforts earned her a respected place in Russian history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Taysia has been associated with individuals who embodied the virtues of discipline, order, and intellectual pursuit. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and traditions, serving as a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient Greek ideals.
People
Taysia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taysia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taysia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taysia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 515 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taysia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 665,542 US residents.
Is Taysia a common name?
We classify Taysia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 526 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taysia most popular?
The single biggest year for Taysia was 2000, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taysia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Taysia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 453 people with the name Taysia, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,110 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Taysia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Taysia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Taysia appears almost entirely female. Of the 447 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Taysia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taysia is Black at 35.3%. The next largest groups are White (28.0%) and Two or More Races (20.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Taysia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Taysia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 35.3% (160 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taysia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taysia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taysia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taysia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taysia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taysia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Taysia?
Want to know how many people share the name Taysia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.