Tashaun
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 715 recorded births. Also given to 36 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Tashaun hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1981, with 715 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #10753, Tashaun is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Tashaun ranks #10753 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tashaun is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish and African American origin, a creative compound of Ta- with Shaun (from the Irish Seán, meaning 'God is gracious'). This blending of Irish heritage with African American naming creativity is a distinctive American contribution to the naming tradition.
Tashaun has the rhythmic, strong quality of names that emerge from the creative intersection of cultures — carrying Celtic roots in a frame that is distinctly and beautifully American.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Tashaun's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Tashaun follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Tashaun's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tashaun was #3066 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10753, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | #9946 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 142 | #7012 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 359 | #3119 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 148 | #4602 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 26 | #6882 | — |
The Story of Tashaun
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Tashaun is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tashaun are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Tashaun?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Tashaun — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 2000s with 359 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tashaun by the numbers
- Would fill 15 school buses
- Meeting one Tashaun per day would take 2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1981–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10753 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10675 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8896 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11967 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7437 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11970 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6656 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7485 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8724 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7972 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7497 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5368 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6262 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4488 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3699 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4150 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2933 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2436 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2472 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2233 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tashaun as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tashaun has also been given to 36 girls in the U.S. since 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2024