How Many People Are Named Tavares?
Complete statistics for the name Tavares: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tavares, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 116,188 Americans today, making it quite unique among names. With around 2,840 people named Tavares living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1976.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 2,989 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tavares Through the Generations
Tavares has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity has been declining since peaking in 1976 with 173 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, with 33% being under 30 and none over 60. This age distribution suggests a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, still cherished by many but less frequently chosen by new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tavares's Portuguese roots
📄 About the Name Tavares
How Many People Have the Name Tavares?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,226 people in the United States currently share the name Tavares. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,060 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tavares a Common or Rare Name?
Tavares is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tavares Mean?
Tavares means "Portuguese origin, meaning 'from Taras'" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tavares in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Tavares Most Popular?
The name Tavares reached peak popularity in 1976, with 173 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tavares?
Approximately 13,226 people named Tavares live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,226. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,060 Americans.
Is Tavares a rare name?
Tavares is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,060 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tavares mean?
Tavares means "Portuguese origin, meaning 'from Taras'" and comes from Portuguese origins.
Is Tavares more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Tavares are male and 1% are female.
When was Tavares most popular?
Tavares peaked in 1976 with 173 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.