Total births
838
Girls' name · since 1973
Tasheena
Tasheena has 838 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 838
- total births
- 1973–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
838 girls have been named Tasheena since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tasheena has been recorded 838 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2013.
- 838 total births
- 1973–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
838 girls have been named Tasheena since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 838
- total births
- 1973–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tasheena was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
61 babies were named Tasheena in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Tasheena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tasheena's full recorded timeline at 1990, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tasheena at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Tasheena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2013
- Peak year (1985)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Tasheena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tasheena's strongest decade.
439 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tasheena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
439 births
- 1990s
1990s
277 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 439 births (52% of all-time use).
How Tasheena 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 Tasheena's total volume
Tasheena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tasheena by state
Where Tasheena concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 44 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 27 | 3.2% |
| #3 | California | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Tasheena's total US births 5.3%
Even split
44 of 838 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tasheena? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 838 babies named Tasheena. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 61 births.
When was Tasheena most popular? ▼
Tasheena was most popular in the 1980s decade with 439 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Tasheena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tasheena are New York (44 births), Arizona (27 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Tasheena been used? ▼
Records for Tasheena go back to 1973, giving 41 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Tasheena? ▼
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 Tasheena's data
- Tasheena's decade-level peak was the 1980s (439 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tasheenas (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Tasheena
Nearby Names Like Tasheena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tasheena
Tasha Girl
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Tasia Girl
#9632 4,186 births
Tashia Girl
2,359 births
Tashina Girl
1,758 births
Tasneem Girl
#2422 1,683 births
Compare Tasheena side by side: Tasheena vs Tasha Tasheena vs Tasia Tasheena vs Tashia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–2013 (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. "Tasheena: Baby Name Since 1973 - 838 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tasheena. 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 Tasheena 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.