Unisex · #7,221 in 2026

Tashawn

Current Rank
#7,221
Peak Rank
#1,546 (2005)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-30%
👧 Girl peak #5,206 (273 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,546 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
2026
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#1546
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
51
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
2000
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#5206
Peak Rank
273
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Tashawn

As a girl name

Tashawn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 18 Tashawns were born — ranking #5,206 that year. As of 2026, Tashawn ranks #13,154 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 273 Tashawns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tashawn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 91 Tashawns were born — ranking #1,546 that year. As of 2026, Tashawn ranks #7,221 for boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 2K Tashawns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Where is Tashawn most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United States
    100%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Tashawn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tashawn

What does the name Tashawn mean?
Tashawn 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 Tashawn in 2026?
In 2026, Tashawn ranks #7,221 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Tashawn most popular?
Tashawn reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #1,546 that year with 91 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tashawn most popular?
Tashawn has historically been most popular in Maryland, Kentucky, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tashawn.
Is Tashawn a unisex name?
Yes — Tashawn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Tashawns assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tashawn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tashawn include Curry, Maxon, Tobby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tashawn

Tashawn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Tashawn's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #1,546. Use the chart and map above to compare Tashawn'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.