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UK boy's name

Tashon

A masculine name of unclear origin, potentially derived from French or African roots.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tashon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tashon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Tashon. 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 2000 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tashon ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Tashon.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2943

1999

Births in 1999

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Tashon mean?

The name Tashon has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic language. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "tash," which means "one who brings joy or happiness." The name likely emerged during the early centuries of the Islamic era, around the 7th or 8th century CE.

In the ancient Islamic texts and historical records, there are a few mentions of individuals bearing the name Tashon or its variations. One notable example is Tashon ibn Abdallah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in the city of Baghdad, which was then the intellectual and cultural center of the Islamic world.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tashon can be traced back to the 10th century CE, when it was mentioned in some historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Middle Eastern region. During this time, the name was primarily used by Arab families and communities.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tashon. One such person was Tashon al-Mawsili, a celebrated musician and composer from the 9th century CE, who is credited with contributing to the development of Arabic music theory and performance.

Another prominent figure was Tashon al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the interpretation of the Quran and his teachings on Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 12th century CE, there was a famous physician and philosopher named Tashon ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna in the Western world. He was a polymath and made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and science.

During the Ottoman Empire era, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Tashon was also used by some Turkish families, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence between the Arab and Turkish worlds during that time.

Another notable figure was Tashon al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries CE. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the Islamic intellectual tradition, and his works had a profound impact on various aspects of Islamic thought and spirituality.

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Popularity

Tashon over time

The chart below shows babies named Tashon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tashon, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1999, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tashon
01223199619971999

Decades

Tashon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashon 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
1990s #2903 6 2

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FAQ

Tashon: questions and answers

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

In 1999, Tashon was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tashon most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Tashon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tashon?

A masculine name of unclear origin, potentially derived from French or African roots.

How many people are called Tashon in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tashon across the 2 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.