Total births
1,147
Girls' name · since 1972
Tashara
1,147 babies named Tashara in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,147
- total births
- 1972–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Tashara sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,147 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Tashara recorded 1,147 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2014.
- 1,147 total births
- 1972–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,147 girls have been named Tashara since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,147
- total births
- 1972–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Tashara was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
58 babies were named Tashara in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Tashara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tashara's full recorded timeline at 1993, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2008, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 58 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tashara at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tashara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2014
- Peak year (1990)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Tashara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tashara's strongest decade.
423 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Tashara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
184 births
- 1980s
1980s
370 births
- 1990s
1990s
423 births
- 2000s 138
2000s
138 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 423 births (37% of all-time use).
How Tashara compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tashara's total volume
Tashara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tashara by state
Where Tashara concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 116 | 10.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 42 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 30 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Tashara's total US births 10.1%
Even split
116 of 1,147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tashara? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 1,147 babies named Tashara. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 58 births.
When was Tashara most popular? ▼
Tashara was most popular in the 1990s decade with 423 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Tashara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tashara are Florida (116 births), New York (42 births), Texas (30 births).
How long has the name Tashara been used? ▼
Tashara has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 43 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Tashara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tasha, Tasia, Tashia, Tashina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tashara's data
- Tashara's decade-level peak was the 1990s (423 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Tasharas (116 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tashara
Nearby Names Like Tashara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tashara
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Tasia Girl
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Tashia Girl
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Tashina Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tashara: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,147 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tashara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tashara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.