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Taiwan

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Pronounced ty-WAHN /taɪˈwɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A place name — the island of Taiwan, whose name is often traced to a local indigenous word later written with Chinese characters. Used plainly as a modern place-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-name pick: Taiwan is the island nation (said 'ty-WAHN'). Distinctive and rare.
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Origin LowChinese, American
MeaningA place name — the island of Taiwan, whose name is often traced to a local indigenous word later written with Chinese characters. Used plainly as a modern place-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12063 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 836

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619692023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taiwan is the name of the island nation, often traced to a local indigenous word later written with Chinese characters, which we note. As a first name it reads distinctive and place-rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'ty-WAHN').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, place-rooted, and distinctive.

Did you know? Taiwan is a place name — the island nation, whose name is often traced to a local indigenous word — used plainly as a modern given name (said 'ty-WAHN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Taiwan — place name; island of Taiwan

Variations

TaiwonTaiwannTywan

Nicknames

TaiWan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taiwan mean?

Taiwan is a place name from the island nation, often traced to a local indigenous word, which we note.

How do you pronounce Taiwan?

It's said ty-WAHN /taɪˈwɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Taiwan a boy or girl name?

Taiwan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Taiwan?

Taiwan is a very rare first name in the U.S.

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