Tavis
Every Tavis since 1963 — 2,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tavis
Tavis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,842 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 2,216 American babies have been named Tavis. Its peak came in 1977, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tavis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tavis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,842 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,193 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,844 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,104 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,759 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,445 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,140 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #6,008 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,079 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,574 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,281 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,500 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,164 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,439 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,804 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,350 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,818 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,731 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48 | #2,596 |
| 2006 | — | — | 50 | #2,473 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42 | #2,646 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49 | #2,337 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,721 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,552 |
| 2001 | — | — | 49 | #2,144 |
| 2000 | — | — | 63 | #1,765 |
| 1995 | — | — | 43 | #1,986 |
| 1990 | — | — | 35 | #2,125 |
| 1985 | — | — | 41 | #1,592 |
| 1980 | — | — | 54 | #1,270 |
| 1975 | — | — | 54 | #1,159 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,982 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tavis in 2025?
Tavis ranked #8,842 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tavis?
2,216 babies have been named Tavis in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tavis most popular?
Tavis peaked in 1977, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Tavis a boy or girl name?
Tavis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tavis rising or falling?
Tavis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.