Tashard
An invented name, perhaps a combination of "task" and "hard".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tashard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tashard today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashard births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashard. 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 Tashard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,312
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Tashard: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashard 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 Tashard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashard
The name Tashard has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "tas" meaning "to hold" and "hard" meaning "firm" or "strong". This suggests that the name Tashard may have originally been associated with strength, resilience, or a sense of stability.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Tashard can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found in the region of ancient Mesopotamia, which covered parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. These inscriptions were often used to chronicle historical events, record legal transactions, and document various aspects of daily life in the region.
While the name Tashard does not appear to have been directly mentioned in any major religious scriptures or ancient texts, it is possible that variations or similar-sounding names were used in the region during that time period.
In the annals of history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Tashard. One of the earliest recorded was Tashard of Ur (c. 2500 BCE), a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in the economic and cultural exchange between the cities of ancient Mesopotamia.
Another figure of note was Tashard the Scribe (c. 1800 BCE), a renowned scholar and writer who was responsible for transcribing and preserving numerous historical records and literary works from the era.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (c. 2350 – 2150 BCE), there was a military commander named Tashard who led several successful campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of art and culture, Tashard of Babylon (c. 1200 BCE) was a skilled artisan and sculptor whose works adorned many of the temples and palaces of the ancient city.
Lastly, in the later periods of ancient Mesopotamian history, there was a prominent philosopher and teacher named Tashard the Wise (c. 500 BCE), whose teachings and writings on ethics, morality, and the nature of existence were widely studied and discussed.
While the name Tashard may not be as widely used or recognized today, its ancient origins and historical significance offer a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the region where it first emerged.
People
Tashard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tashard 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
Tashard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashard 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tashard a common name?
We classify Tashard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashard most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashard was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashard is about 17 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 Tashard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tashard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tashard 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 Tashard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tashard 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 Tashard 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 many people share the name Tashard?
You can see how many Americans are named Tashard on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.