Tasean
Primarily a boy's name of African origin with 242 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Tasean peaked during the Gen Z era, when 20 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Tasean has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Tasean is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tasean is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a creative compound blending Ta- with -sean (the Irish/Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious'). It reflects the African American naming tradition of fusing familiar sounds into new, resonant combinations.
Tasean has an athletic, rhythmic feel — two syllables that move with confident energy. It's a name built for someone who will forge his own path while carrying the grace of his name's heritage.
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Phonetically, Tasean belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the African naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring African names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tasean’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tasean has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33 | #9908 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 127 | #6751 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 82 | #6409 | — |
The Story of Tasean
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Tasean is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tasean are most likely born between 1995 and 2013.
How rare is Tasean?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tasean is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 127 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tasean by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1990–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | #13828 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9602 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8680 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7520 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7633 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6035 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7532 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5048 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4444 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5764 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5519 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8352 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10408 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6777 |
| 1999 | 10 | #6461 |
| 1997 | 12 | #5244 |
| 1996 | 8 | #7050 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8764 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6910 |
| 1993 | 8 | #6749 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tasean as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tasean has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2013