Total births
347
Girls' name · since 1971
Tashima
347 babies named Tashima in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 347
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Tashima sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 347 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Tashima recorded 347 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1995.
- 347 total births
- 1971–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
347 girls have been named Tashima since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 347
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Tashima was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
30 babies were named Tashima in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Tashima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tashima's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tashima at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tashima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1995
- Peak year (1978)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Tashima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tashima's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Tashima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
160 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 160 births (46% of all-time use).
Tashima by state
Where Tashima concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 38 | 11.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 13 | 3.7% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.7% |
New York share of Tashima's total US births 11.0%
Even split
38 of 347 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tashima? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 347 babies named Tashima. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 30 births.
When was Tashima most popular? ▼
Tashima was most popular in the 1980s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Tashima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tashima are New York (38 births), New Jersey (13 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Tashima been used? ▼
Tashima has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 25 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Tashima? ▼
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 Tashima's data
- Tashima's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (160 total births) through the 1990s (56) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Tashimas (38 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 Tashima
Nearby Names Like Tashima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tashima
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Tasia Girl
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Tashia Girl
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Tashina Girl
1,758 births
Tasneem Girl
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Compare Tashima side by side: Tashima vs Tasha Tashima vs Tasia Tashima vs Tashia
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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, 1971–1995 (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. "Tashima: Baby Name Since 1971 - 347 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tashima. 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 Tashima 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.