Total births
2,359
Girls' name · since 1962
Tashia
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 2,359 babies named Tashia, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,359
- total births
- 1962–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2,359 girls have been named Tashia since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tashia recorded 2,359 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2014.
- 2,359 total births
- 1962–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,359 girls have been named Tashia since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 2,359
- total births
- 1962–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Tashia was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
111 babies were named Tashia in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Tashia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tashia's full recorded timeline at 1988, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1964, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 111 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tashia at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Tashia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2014
- Peak year (1985)
- 111
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Tashia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tashia's strongest decade.
878 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Tashia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 157
1960s
157 births
- 1970s
1970s
762 births
- 1980s
1980s
878 births
- 1990s
1990s
409 births
- 2000s 133
2000s
133 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 878 births (37% of all-time use).
How Tashia 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 Tashia's total volume
Tashia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tashia by state
Where Tashia concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 156 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 113 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 70 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 68 | 2.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 52 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 50 | 2.1% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 41 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 37 | 1.6% |
New York share of Tashia's total US births 6.6%
Even split
156 of 2,359 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Tashia appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tashia? ▼
Tashia has been given to 2,359 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 111 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Tashia most popular? ▼
Tashia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 878 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Tashia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tashia are New York (156 births), California (113 births), Ohio (70 births).
How long has the name Tashia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tashia since 1962 -- 53 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Tashia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tasha, Tasia, Tashina, Tasneem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tashia's data
- Tashia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (878 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tashias (156 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 Tashia
Nearby Names Like Tashia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tashia
Tasha Girl
#8043 35,528 births
Tasia Girl
#9632 4,186 births
Tashina Girl
1,758 births
Tasneem Girl
#2422 1,683 births
Tashara Girl
1,147 births
Compare Tashia side by side: Tashia vs Tasha Tashia vs Tasia Tashia vs Tashina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1962–2014 (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. "Tashia: Baby Name Since 1962 - 2,359 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tashia. 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 Tashia 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.