Tazion
A unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tazion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tazion today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tazion births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tazion. 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 Tazion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,125
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Tazion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tazion 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 Tazion 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tazion
The name Tazion is thought to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "tazna," which means "to shine" or "to radiate."
This connection to light and radiance could suggest that the name was initially given to children born during times of celestial significance, such as solstices or equinoxes, or to those who were seen as bringing joy and illumination into the world. The Etruscans were known for their advanced understanding of astronomy and their reverence for the natural cycles of the cosmos.
Tazion does not appear to be directly mentioned in any surviving ancient texts or religious scriptures from the Etruscan period. However, variations of the name, such as "Tazna" or "Taznal," have been found inscribed on various artifacts and archaeological remains, indicating its use among the Etruscan people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tazion was a Roman soldier who served under the Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD. Tazion is said to have distinguished himself in battles against the Germanic tribes and was granted Roman citizenship as a reward for his bravery.
In the 5th century, a Christian martyr named Tazion was executed in present-day Syria for refusing to renounce his faith. His story is recounted in the writings of early Christian historians, and he is revered as a saint in some Eastern Orthodox traditions.
During the Renaissance period, a Florentine artist named Tazion di Bartolomeo (1492-1557) gained recognition for his frescoes and religious paintings, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Tazion Alvarado (1818-1892) was a prominent Mexican general who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as the governor of Yucatán.
More recently, Tazion Mwanza (1932-2012) was a Tanzanian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to various nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
While the name Tazion may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to light, radiance, and celestial significance make it a unique and intriguing choice for those interested in reviving ancient traditions or honoring their Etruscan heritage.
People
Tazion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tazion 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
Tazion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tazion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tazion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tazion a common name?
We classify Tazion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tazion most popular?
The single biggest year for Tazion was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tazion is about 25 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 Tazion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tazion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tazion 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 Tazion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tazion 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 Tazion 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 are called Tazion?
You can see how many Americans are named Tazion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.