Tashon
A masculine name of unclear origin, potentially derived from French or African roots.
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Tashon. It is a predominantly male name (95.8% of registrations). The average person named Tashon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashon births was 2002 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashon. 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
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
2002
26 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,144
Tracked since 1973
Gender
Gender distribution for Tashon
Tashon leans heavily male at 95.8% of total registrations, but 15 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tashon as a male name
- Ranked #12,144 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2002 (26 births)
Tashon as a female name
- Ranked #14,344 in 1989
- 5 female births in 1989
- Peak: 1973 (5 births)
Popularity
Tashon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashon 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 Tashon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tashons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashon
The name Tashon has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic language. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "tash," which means "one who brings joy or happiness." The name likely emerged during the early centuries of the Islamic era, around the 7th or 8th century CE.
In the ancient Islamic texts and historical records, there are a few mentions of individuals bearing the name Tashon or its variations. One notable example is Tashon ibn Abdallah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in the city of Baghdad, which was then the intellectual and cultural center of the Islamic world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tashon can be traced back to the 10th century CE, when it was mentioned in some historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Middle Eastern region. During this time, the name was primarily used by Arab families and communities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tashon. One such person was Tashon al-Mawsili, a celebrated musician and composer from the 9th century CE, who is credited with contributing to the development of Arabic music theory and performance.
Another prominent figure was Tashon al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the interpretation of the Quran and his teachings on Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 12th century CE, there was a famous physician and philosopher named Tashon ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna in the Western world. He was a polymath and made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and science.
During the Ottoman Empire era, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Tashon was also used by some Turkish families, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence between the Arab and Turkish worlds during that time.
Another notable figure was Tashon al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries CE. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the Islamic intellectual tradition, and his works had a profound impact on various aspects of Islamic thought and spirituality.
People
Tashon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tashon 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
Tashon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashon 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Tashon a common name?
We classify Tashon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 355 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashon was 2002, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashon a male name?
Yes, 95.8% of people registered as Tashon 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.