Taskin
A Turkish masculine name meaning "stone worker" or "stone carver".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Taskin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taskin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taskin births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taskin. 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 Taskin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,990
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Taskin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taskin 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 Taskin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taskin
The name Taskin has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the 16th century in the region now known as modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "taskin," which means "tranquility" or "calmness." The name was likely adopted during the Safavid Dynasty, a period of cultural and artistic renaissance in Persian history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taskin can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet, Saib Tabrizi (1601-1677). In his famous collection of poems, the Divan, he mentions a person named Taskin, though little is known about their identity or significance.
During the 17th century, the name gained popularity among the nobility and aristocratic circles of Persia. One notable figure from this era was Taskin Khan (1634-1694), a prominent military commander who served under the Safavid Shah, Abbas II. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen in battles against the Ottoman Empire.
As the Persian influence spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Taskin also found its way into other cultures and regions. In the 18th century, a Mughal nobleman named Taskin Ali Khan (1725-1793) held significant power and influence in the court of the Emperor Shah Alam II in Delhi, India.
Jumping ahead to the 20th century, the name Taskin was borne by Taskin Pasha (1888-1957), a Turkish military officer and statesman who played a crucial role in the Turkish War of Independence and the establishment of the modern Republic of Turkey. He served as the Minister of Defense and later as the Prime Minister of Turkey in the early years of the republic.
Another notable figure with the name Taskin was the Pakistani cricketer, Taskin Ahmed (born 1995), who has represented the national team in various international tournaments. He is known for his fast bowling prowess and has been an integral part of the Pakistani bowling attack in recent years.
While the name Taskin has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted across different regions and ethnicities, carrying with it the essence of tranquility and calmness.
People
Taskin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taskin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Taskin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taskin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taskin 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 Taskin a common name?
We classify Taskin 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 Taskin most popular?
The single biggest year for Taskin was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taskin is about 10 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 Taskin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taskin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taskin 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 Taskin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taskin 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 Taskin 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 have Taskin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.