Taishawn is a male name with an American English pronunciation of TAY-shawn (/teɪˈʃɒn/). It is a variation of the names Shawn and Tai. The origin of the name Taishawn is not provided in the information given, but it likely has African American roots. The name Taishawn has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1991, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While not among the most commonly chosen names, Taishawn has maintained a consistent presence on the baby name charts.