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UK name, mostly boys

Tashan

A Hindi origin name interpreted as swagger or confidence.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tashan is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Tashan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 15 births.

This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 94 living people in the UK are called Tashan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tashan ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 15 boys were registered as Tashan.
  • About 94 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 96.9% of Tashan registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3987

2012

Births in 2012

4

Latest year

Peak year

1996

15 births

Estimated living

94

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Tashan

In England and Wales birth records, Tashan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 96.9% of registrations are for boys and 3.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

97% boys
Boys95 (96.9%)Girls3 (3.1%)

Tashan registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,987 in 2012
  • 4 boys registered in 2012
  • Peak: 1996 (15 births)

Tashan registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,824 in 1997
  • 3 girls registered in 1997
  • Peak: 1997 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Tashan mean?

The name Tashan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "tashna," meaning "thirsty" or "longing." This name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region now known as Iran from around the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tashan can be found in the epic Persian poem, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Tashan is mentioned as the name of a heroic figure, though details about his life and exploits are scarce.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tashan. One such figure was Tashan Khan, a powerful military commander who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. Tashan Khan played a crucial role in the Mughal Empire's campaigns in the Deccan region of India and was known for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.

Another historical figure named Tashan was a Persian poet who lived during the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century. While little is known about his life, some of his poetic works have survived and are regarded as valuable contributions to the rich literary tradition of Persia.

In the realm of religion, Tashan is recorded as the name of a Sufi mystic who lived in present-day Iran during the 13th century. This Tashan was known for his profound spiritual teachings and is said to have influenced the development of Sufi thought and practices in the region.

Moving forward in time, Tashan Ghazi was a prominent military leader and statesman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as the governor of several provinces under the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the Empire's struggles against the Russian Empire during the Russo-Turkish Wars.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tashan. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, its usage has transcended cultural boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds and regions adopting it over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tashan over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tashan in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tashan, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 15 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0481115199620042012

Decades

Tashan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4317 7 2
2000s #2512 39 7
1990s #1124 49 4

Notable bearers

Famous people named Tashan

  • Tashan Oakley-Boothe

    association football player

    English association football player (born 2000)

    2000-

Related

Names similar to Tashan

FAQ

Tashan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tashan in the UK right now?

In 2012, Tashan was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tashan most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 15 babies registered as Tashan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tashan?

A Hindi origin name interpreted as swagger or confidence.

How many people are called Tashan in the UK?

A total of 95 babies have been registered as Tashan across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.