Unisex · #10,806 in 2026

Tashan

Current Rank
#10,806
Peak Rank
#2,432 (1990)
Total Babies
123
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,068 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,432 (123 total)
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
2011
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#2432
Peak Rank
123
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1975
First Year
1990
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#9068
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Tashan

As a girl name

Tashan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 5 Tashans were born — ranking #9,068 that year. As of 2026, Tashan ranks #12,959 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Tashans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tashan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 28 Tashans were born — ranking #2,432 that year. As of 2026, Tashan ranks #10,806 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Tashans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tashan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tashan 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 Tashan

What does the name Tashan mean?
Tashan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tashan in 2026?
In 2026, Tashan ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tashan most popular?
Tashan reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,432 that year with 28 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tashan most popular?
Tashan has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tashan.
Is Tashan a unisex name?
Yes — Tashan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Tashans assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tashan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tashan include Christapher, Laquinton, Elic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tashan

Tashan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Tashan's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,432. Use the chart and map above to compare Tashan'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.