Tashanna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of Natasha and Shanna.
Name Census estimates that about 416 living Americans carry the first name Tashanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tashanna today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashanna births was 1979 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashanna. 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
416
~ 1 in 823,929 Americans
Peak year
1979
26 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,272
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tashanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashanna from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tashanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashanna 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 Tashanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tashannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashanna
The name Tashanna is a modern invented name that appears to have no significant historical roots or linguistic origins. It is likely a combination of common name elements from various cultures and languages, blended together to create a unique and distinctive name.
While the precise origins of Tashanna are unclear, the name may draw inspiration from elements found in names across different cultures and languages. The "Tash" component could be inspired by names like Natasha or Tasha, which have Russian and Slavic origins. The "anna" ending is a common feminine name suffix found in many languages, such as Anna, Joanna, and Marianna.
There is no evidence of the name Tashanna appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from specific cultures or time periods. It appears to be a relatively modern invention, possibly created within the last few centuries or even more recently.
As a modern invented name, there are no notable historical figures or individuals of significant fame who bore the name Tashanna. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from recent decades, as parents began creating unique names by combining various name elements.
While it is difficult to trace the specific origins and historical significance of the name Tashanna, its uniqueness and modern creation reflect the trend of parents seeking distinctive and unconventional names for their children. The lack of a clear cultural or linguistic lineage allows the name to take on its own meaning and identity in contemporary society.
People
Tashanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tashanna 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
Tashanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 416 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashanna 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 823,929 US residents.
Is Tashanna a common name?
We classify Tashanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashanna was 1979, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashanna is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tashanna 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.