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Taseen

An Arabic feminine name meaning "submissive" or "meek".

Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Taseen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taseen today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taseen births was 2012 (15 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Taseen. 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.

For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Taseen with official rankings and popularity over time.

People living today

149

~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans

Peak year

2012

15 babies that year

Average age

16

years old

2018 SSA rank

#10,617

Tracked since 1999

Popularity

Taseen: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Taseen from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

04811152000200520102015

Decades

Taseen 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 Taseen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505
2000s50050
2010s95095

Geography

Where Taseens live

Origin

Meaning and history of Taseen

The name Taseen is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, tracing its roots back to the Middle East region during the 7th century AD. The etymology of the name suggests that it is derived from the Arabic word "tas'een," which translates to "ninety" or "the ninetieth." This connection implies that the name may have been associated with numerical or ordering concepts in its early usage.

While the precise origin and meaning of the name Taseen remain somewhat ambiguous, it is speculated to have gained prominence during the rise of Islamic culture and the spread of the Arabic language across various regions. However, there is limited historical documentation or references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taseen can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia between 750 and 1258 AD. During this period, the name Taseen was occasionally mentioned in administrative documents and records, though its usage was relatively uncommon.

Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Taseen, although their prominence and impact varied. One such figure was Taseen al-Kindi (801-873 AD), an Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived during the Islamic Golden Age. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, music theory, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and influential in the medieval Islamic world.

Another notable bearer of the name was Taseen ibn Ali al-Saffar (940-1009 AD), a military commander and ruler who established the Saffar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 10th century. He played a crucial role in the political landscape of the region and was known for his military campaigns and efforts to consolidate power.

In the 12th century, Taseen al-Dimashqi (1156-1227 AD) was a renowned Arab geographer and traveler who authored several works on geography and travel narratives. His book, "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa'l-Bahr" (The Cream of the Age Concerning the Marvels of Land and Sea), provided valuable insights into the geography, cultures, and customs of various regions during that time.

Moving forward in history, Taseen al-Baghdadi (1801-1869 AD) was an Iraqi scholar, poet, and linguist who made significant contributions to Arabic literature and language studies. His works, including poetry collections and linguistic treatises, were highly regarded and influential in the literary circles of the 19th century Middle East.

Another notable figure was Taseen Pasha (1857-1914 AD), an Ottoman military officer and statesman who served as the Governor of Baghdad and later as the Minister of War for the Ottoman Empire. He played a prominent role in the modernization efforts and military reforms undertaken by the Ottoman government during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the name Taseen may not be as widely recognized or prevalent today, its historical significance and usage by notable individuals throughout various eras highlight its enduring presence and the rich cultural heritage associated with its Arabic origins.

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FAQ

Taseen: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Taseen?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taseen 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 2,300,365 US residents.

Is Taseen a common name?

We classify Taseen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Taseen most popular?

The single biggest year for Taseen was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taseen is about 16 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 Taseen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Taseen a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taseen 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 Taseen still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Taseen 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 Taseen 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 common is the name Taseen?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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