Tahshawn
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly blending Tah- and Shawn.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tahshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahshawn today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahshawn births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahshawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tahshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,112
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tahshawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahshawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tahshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahshawn
The given name Tahshawn is believed to have originated from a combination of the Arabic name Tahseen and the English name Shawn. The name Tahseen is derived from the Arabic root word "hasana," which means "to improve" or "to make better." It is a name often given to commemorate the beauty and improvement of something or someone.
In the early 20th century, as immigration from the Middle East to the United States increased, Arabic names began to blend with existing Western names. This cultural fusion led to the creation of unique hybrid names like Tahshawn, merging the Arabic Tahseen with the English Shawn, which is a derivative of the Irish name Seán.
While the name Tahshawn does not have a documented historical presence in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have rich cultural roots. The earliest recorded use of the name Tahshawn is believed to be in the late 20th century, as it gained popularity among African American communities in the United States.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Tahshawn was Tahshawn Prince, an American professional basketball player born in 1986. He played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and international teams. Another individual with this name was Tahshawn Rollins, an American football defensive back who played college football at Auburn University in the early 2000s.
Tahshawn Rendell Mingo, born in 1990, is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Cleveland Browns and the Seattle Seahawks. He was selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Tahshawn Demetrius Curry, born in 1989, is an American professional basketball player who has played for various teams in the NBA G League and overseas. He is the older brother of NBA superstar Stephen Curry.
Tahshawn Mandley, an American professional basketball player born in 1995, played college basketball for the University of Pittsburgh and has since played professionally in various international leagues.
While the name Tahshawn is relatively modern, its components reflect a rich cultural heritage and a blending of traditions. Its popularity has grown in recent decades, particularly within African American communities, as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.
People
Tahshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahshawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tahshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahshawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tahshawn a common name?
We classify Tahshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahshawn was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahshawn is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tahshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tahshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahshawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tahshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tahshawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tahshawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tahshawn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.