Tashawn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtuh-SHAWN / təˈʃɔːnAfrican American; English
Meaning
Combination of 'Ta' and 'Shawn'; 'Shawn' is a variant of 'Sean' meaning 'God is gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tashawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional elements. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a broader movement towards distinctive and culturally resonant names.
Trend Summary
Tashawn saw a rise in popularity in the 1990s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tashan
- Tashawnn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tashawn was first seen in the United States in 1975. Tashawn has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, Virginia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tashawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tashawn (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 44 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 76 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 84 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 |