Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Taejon

Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment.

Current Rank
#10,774
Peak Rank
#4,419 (2004)
Total Babies
184
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
2017
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#4419
Peak Rank
184
Total Count
16
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taejon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment.

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Etymology
The earliest record of the modern name 'Daejeon' is in the 1481 geography book, Tongguk yŏji sŭngnam . 'Daejeon' (대전 大田) is a Hanja translation of the native placeword for the area, 'Hanbat' ( 한밭 ), meaning ' Great fields ' . ' Hanbat ' , is a compound word that adds 'Han' (한/often transcribed in Hanja as 韓, as in Korea) , that means Great or big, and the word 'Bat' ( 밭 ), meaning field, leading to Big/Great Field(s). The 'Han' ( 한 ) translated into 'Dae' (大) - both meaning big, and 'Bat' ( 밭 ) translated to 'Jeon' (田), both meaning fields. The name Hanbat is still in use as a road name for Ha

The Story of Taejon

Taejon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 19 Taejons were born — ranking #4,419 that year. As of 2026, Taejon ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 184 Taejons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Taejon

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Kim Joon-ho , comedian
  • Do Ji-han , actor
  • Choi Sung-bong , singer
  • Chung Eun-yong , policeman and activist
  • Han Eun-jung , actress
  • Yoon Joo-hee , actress
  • Hyuk , singer ( VIXX )
  • Hong Jin-ho , television personality and former professional StarCraft player

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Names that sound like Taejon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Taejon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taejon

What does the name Taejon mean?
Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment.
How popular is Taejon in 2026?
In 2026, Taejon ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Taejon most popular?
Taejon reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,419 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Taejon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taejon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Taejon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taejon include Uchenna, Giordano, Imanuel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Taejon

Taejon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 184 births in the dataset. Taejon's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Taejon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.