How Many People Are Named Tavis?

Complete statistics for the name Tavis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tavis
Very Rare
American

Tavis is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 157,394 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,097 people named Tavis living in the US. Interestingly, its popularity peaked way back in 1977.

~536
Living in US
1 in 618,376
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,097
Worldwide Bearers
#159,896
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
5
🇹🇷 Turkey
5
🇯🇲 Jamaica
4
🇸🇬 Singapore
4
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,091 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
854
Would be under 30 (39%)
1,325
Would be 30–60 (60%)
28
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,207 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
65
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tavis Through the Generations

Tavis has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1977 when 79 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Tavis are aged between 30 and 60, with 60% falling into this bracket. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming less popular, but it still holds a unique place between classic and modern naming styles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 79
Florida 58
North Carolina 43
Georgia 21
Ohio 11
Pennsylvania 11
South Carolina 10
Louisiana 7
Illinois 6
Mississippi 6

✨ Similar Names to Tavis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tavis's American roots

📄 About the Name Tavis

How Many People Have the Name Tavis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 536 people in the United States currently share the name Tavis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 618,376 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tavis a Common or Rare Name?

Tavis is classified as Very 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 Tavis Mean?

Tavis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tavis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tavis Most Popular?

The name Tavis reached peak popularity in 1977, with 79 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 Tavis?

Approximately 536 people named Tavis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 536. That works out to roughly 1 in 618,376 Americans.

Is Tavis a rare name?

Tavis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 618,376 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tavis mean?

Tavis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Tavis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tavis are male and 0% are female.

When was Tavis most popular?

Tavis peaked in 1977 with 79 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US536
All-Time Births536
1 in X1 in 618,376
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1977
World Rank#159,896
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.