Tashon
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 340 recorded births. Also given to 15 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Tashon hit its peak of 26 births in 2002, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Tashon reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Tashon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tashon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a creative compound of Ta- (a common prefix in African American naming) and -shon, a variant of Shawn from the Irish Seán meaning 'God is gracious' — blending African American creative naming tradition with Celtic heritage.
Tashon has the direct, two-syllable quality that gives it clean, confident energy. The Ta- prefix creates an energetic opening, while the -shon conclusion grounds it in the familiar warmth of the John/Sean family. A name that announces itself simply and with natural ease.
EtymologyShow more
Tashon is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Irish naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tashon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tashon has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #12980 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 52 | #9359 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 146 | #6210 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 101 | #6300 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 24 | #5817 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | #5966 | — |
The Story of Tashon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Tashon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tashon are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Tashon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tashon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 146 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tashon by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1979–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #12144 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13816 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8741 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11922 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11943 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8034 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7448 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8067 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9753 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9766 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7533 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5274 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5249 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6096 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4787 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3438 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4656 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5546 |
| 1999 | 13 | #5283 |
| 1998 | 6 | #9513 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tashon as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tashon has also been given to 15 girls in the U.S. since 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2022