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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tashon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tashi|Tashvi
AfricanBoy→ Stable

Tashon

tuh-SHAHN · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12144 in 2022

Peak: #12144 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12144 in 2022

Peak: #12144 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #12144 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Tashon scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
African AmericanModernInvented2-syllableContemporaryStrongBoy NameTa- Prefix1980s-2000s Era
STRONG
High confidence

Tashon is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Tashon at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name, likely a variation or blend of names like Tashawn or Ta- prefix names popular in African American communities since the 1970s.
Language root:African American Vernacular English
Peak rank:#12144 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tashon · Overview
Summary

Tashon is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Tashon carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
tashon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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