Tashan
A Hindi origin name interpreted as swagger or confidence.
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Tashan. It is a predominantly male name (92.5% of registrations). The average person named Tashan today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashan births was 1990 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashan. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
1990
33 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,103
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Tashan
Tashan leans heavily male at 92.5% of total registrations, but 10 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tashan as a male name
- Ranked #12,103 in 2011
- 6 male births in 2011
- Peak: 1990 (28 births)
Tashan as a female name
- Ranked #15,039 in 1990
- 5 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1975 (5 births)
Popularity
Tashan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashan 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 89 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
Tashan 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 Tashan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tashans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashan
The name Tashan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "tashna," meaning "thirsty" or "longing." This name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region now known as Iran from around the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tashan can be found in the epic Persian poem, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Tashan is mentioned as the name of a heroic figure, though details about his life and exploits are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tashan. One such figure was Tashan Khan, a powerful military commander who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. Tashan Khan played a crucial role in the Mughal Empire's campaigns in the Deccan region of India and was known for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.
Another historical figure named Tashan was a Persian poet who lived during the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century. While little is known about his life, some of his poetic works have survived and are regarded as valuable contributions to the rich literary tradition of Persia.
In the realm of religion, Tashan is recorded as the name of a Sufi mystic who lived in present-day Iran during the 13th century. This Tashan was known for his profound spiritual teachings and is said to have influenced the development of Sufi thought and practices in the region.
Moving forward in time, Tashan Ghazi was a prominent military leader and statesman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as the governor of several provinces under the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the Empire's struggles against the Russian Empire during the Russo-Turkish Wars.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tashan. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, its usage has transcended cultural boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds and regions adopting it over the centuries.
People
Tashan + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tashan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashan 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Tashan a common name?
We classify Tashan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashan was 1990, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashan is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashan a male name?
Yes, 92.5% of people registered as Tashan 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.