Total births
715
Unisex name · since 1981
Tashaun
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 715 babies named Tashaun, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10183
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tashaun is the #10183 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 715 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Tashaun recorded 715 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #10183 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2024.
- #10183 among boys today
- 715 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tashaun is currently the #10183 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 715 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10183
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Tashaun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10183
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tashaun was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
54 babies were named Tashaun in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Tashaun compares
715 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tashaun's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tashaun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 715 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tashaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tashaun splits its recorded history at 2005: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tashaun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#10,183
Active since
1981
Tashaun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Tashaun popularity over time - girls
36 total births recorded since 1987 (Tashaun as girls' name)
Tashaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tashaun's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tashaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
359 births
- 2010s 142
2010s
142 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 359 births (50% of all-time use).
How Tashaun compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tashaun's total volume
Tashaun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tashaun by state
Where Tashaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Tashaun's total US births 0.8%
Even split
6 of 715 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tashaun? ▼
715 babies have been named Tashaun since 1981. It currently ranks #10183 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 54 births.
When was Tashaun most popular? ▼
Tashaun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Tashaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tashaun are Michigan (6 births), Ohio (6 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Tashaun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tashaun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 715 births, and as a girl's name it has 36 births.
How long has the name Tashaun been used? ▼
Tashaun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 44 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Tashaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tashawn, Tashon, Tasean, Taseen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tashaun's data
- Tashaun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Tashauns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Tashaun
Nearby Names Like Tashaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tashaun
Tashawn Boy
#6578 1,527 births
Tashon Boy
340 births
Tasean Boy
242 births
Taseen Boy
150 births
Tashi Boy
#13205 133 births
Compare Tashaun side by side: Tashaun vs Tashawn Tashaun vs Tashon Tashaun vs Tasean
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1981–2024 (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. "Tashaun: #10183 Unisex Name - 715 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tashaun. 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 Tashaun 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 June 2026.