Taiwan
Pronunciation: [ t-EYEW-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Taiwan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 836 babies have been named Taiwan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taiwan is past its peak , currently ranked #20,992 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,992
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Taiwan is also used as a girl name, ranked #35078.
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About the Name Taiwan
Taiwan is a boy name .
Is Taiwan a boy or girl name? Taiwan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,992 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,078. Taiwan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Taiwan is currently ranked #20,992 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taiwan include Tai, Taiw, Taiwy, Taiwie, Tay, Taie, and Taikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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