Tavis

Tavis - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Tavis at a glance

Tavis is ranked #2960 among boy baby names in 2004, with 10 births in 2004. It peaked in 1978 at #1190 and first appeared on the charts in 1969.

Rank in 2004
#2960
Births in 2004
10
Peak year
1978 (#1190)
First appeared
1969
Trend
#2495 in 1999 → #2960 in 2004 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 177,006 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (8 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Tavis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1840. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tavis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tavis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tavis. The baby boy name Tavis was given to 10 baby boys in 2004, ranking #2960 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 177,006 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tavis peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 1190.



Famous with this name

Tavis Smiley
Peter Tavis
Tavis Quan


How would you rate Tavis, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (8 recent votes)


Tavis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tavis is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,244 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,645.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tavis is where you live.


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Tavis origin and meaning

Tavis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Tavis, pop culture references for the name Tavis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tavis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tavis, sorted by popularity.

Tobias / Tobechukwu / Tavish / Tabias / Tivis / Tavius / Tevis /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20042960
20023872
20002337
19992495
19981763
19973526
19961848
19941949
19932752
19923522
19913027
19862803
19842578
19832568
19822563
19812494
19801646
19791310
19781190
19771237
19761270
19751209
19741447
19691840

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2244
California2645

Even more about Tavis


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tavis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tavis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1978
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Tavis
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 177,006
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1969
2004 births +10

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