Tashaun bursts onto the scene like a Bollywood hero’s entrance, blending the rhythmic “Ta-” with the familiar Shawn (a variant of John, “God is gracious”) into a modern American coinage. First spotted in the 1980s, it vaulted to rank 711 in 1987, its energetic syllables scattering bright sparks across U.S. birth certificates through the ’90s. Today, only seven little Tashauns tumble into baby books (ranked 917 in 2024), making each one a rare spice in the name-masala. Pronounced tuh-SHAWN (/təˈʃɒn/), it carries the punchy zest of monsoon rains drumming a joyful beat—perfect for parents seeking a name that dances between soulful tradition and vibrant innovation.
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