Tashae
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 338 living Americans carry the first name Tashae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tashae today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashae births was 1995 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashae. 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.
People living today
338
~ 1 in 1,014,066 Americans
Peak year
1995
32 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,607
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Tashae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashae from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 212 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashae 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 Tashae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tashaes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashae
The name Tashae is a relatively modern invention, with its origins rooted in African American culture. It is believed to have emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, possibly as a combination or alteration of more traditional names like Tasha or Natasha.
While the exact derivation of Tashae is uncertain, some speculate that it may have been influenced by African languages or dialects, reflecting the creative naming practices within the African American community. However, there is no concrete evidence linking it to any specific linguistic roots or historical figures.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Tashae was Tashae Stepherson, an American basketball player who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She played for the University of Georgia and participated in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft in 2001.
Another notable individual named Tashae is Tashae Burgess, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the clothing line Tashae's Closet, known for its trendy and affordable apparel for women.
In the realm of entertainment, Tashae Simmons is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Lincoln Heights" and "The Young and the Restless."
Tashae Thompson is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played in the WNBA for teams like the Houston Comets and the Los Angeles Sparks between 2003 and 2009.
Tashae Edwards is an American singer and songwriter, known for her work in the genres of R&B and hip-hop. She has released several albums and collaborated with various artists in the music industry.
While Tashae is a relatively modern name, its increasing popularity in recent decades reflects the diverse and creative naming traditions within the African American community. As a unique and distinctive name, it continues to gain recognition and prominence across various fields.
People
Tashae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tashae 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
Tashae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 338 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashae 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 1,014,066 US residents.
Is Tashae a common name?
We classify Tashae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 350 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashae most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashae was 1995, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashae is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tashae in the SSA data are female. 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.