Tashawn
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,516 recorded births. Also given to 273 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Tashawn peaked during the Gen Z era, when 91 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Tashawn remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Tashawn ranks #6767 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tashawn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of the prefix Ta- and Shawn (from the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan), meaning 'God is gracious' or a creative American compound combining a Gaelic name with the expressive Ta- prefix.
With over 1,515 recorded births, Tashawn is used primarily in African American communities — the Ta- prefix combined with the Irish-derived Shawn creates a distinctly American compound name. The African American naming tradition has created many such compound names that blend established name elements into new combinations, and Tashawn has the warm, confident sound that has made it consistently used across generations.
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Phonetically, Tashawn belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tashawn’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tashawn was #1698 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6767, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 51 | #8666 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 275 | #4567 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 675 | #1942 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 389 | #2174 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 100 | #4990 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 26 | #5605 | — |
The Story of Tashawn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Tashawn is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tashawn are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Tashawn?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Tashawn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 675 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tashawn by the numbers
- Would fill 32 school buses
- Meeting one Tashawn per day would take 4.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(49 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6767 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10676 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12142 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6308 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7438 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6732 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7083 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5756 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4753 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5484 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4517 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2887 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3518 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2622 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2321 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2553 |
| 2008 | 72 | #1978 |
| 2007 | 84 | #1770 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1697 |
| 2005 | 91 | #1551 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tashawn as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Tashawn has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 273 births since 1968.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024