Tash
Of Iranian origin, a diminutive form meaning "stone" or "rock".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Tash. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Tash today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tash births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tash. 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 Tash. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,643
Tracked since 1972
Gender
Gender distribution for Tash
Tash is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 37 total registrations, 22 (59.5%) were male and 15 (40.5%) were female.
Tash as a male name
- Ranked #10,643 in 2017
- 7 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (7 births)
Tash as a female name
- Ranked #14,339 in 1989
- 5 female births in 1989
- Peak: 1974 (5 births)
Popularity
Tash: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tash from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 12 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
Decades
Tash 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 Tash during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tash
The name Tash has its origins in several cultures and languages, with varying meanings and historical significance.
The name Tash is believed to have derived from the Persian word "tash," meaning "stone" or "rock." In ancient Persia, the name was associated with strength, resilience, and steadfastness, characteristics often attributed to rocks and stones. Some scholars also suggest that the name may have roots in the Sanskrit word "tashta," which means "carved" or "sculpted."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tash can be found in the Avestan texts, the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion dating back to the 6th century BCE. In these texts, Tash is mentioned as a minor deity associated with prosperity and good fortune.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Tash gained significance as a variation of the name "Taha," which is believed to be one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad in the Qur'an. This connection has led some Muslim communities to adopt the name Tash as a sign of reverence and devotion.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tash. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Tash-Naprisha, a Hittite king who ruled in the 14th century BCE in what is now modern-day Turkey. Another prominent figure was Tash al-Khalil, a 12th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Aleppo, Syria, renowned for his contributions to literature and philosophy.
In more recent times, Tash Tudor (1915-2008) was an American author and illustrator of children's books, known for her intricate illustrations and depictions of rural life in New England. Tash Sultana (born 1995) is a contemporary Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose music blends elements of various genres, including rock, indie, and folk.
Another notable figure was Tash Aw (born 1971), a Malaysian-born British novelist and memoirist, whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural belonging. He is best known for his novels "The Harmony Silk Factory" and "Five Star Billionaire."
While the name Tash has its roots in ancient cultures and languages, it has transcended its origins and gained popularity across various regions and communities, each imbuing it with their own cultural significance and interpretations.
People
Tash + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tash 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
Tash: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tash?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tash 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 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Tash a common name?
We classify Tash as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tash most popular?
The single biggest year for Tash was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tash is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tash a male name?
Yes, 59.5% of people registered as Tash 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.
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.