Holding steady.
Popularity of Tavaras since 1974
Babies named Tavaras per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tavaras is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its peak usage in 1976, but never achieved enough use to rank among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in low frequency since the 1970s, with no recorded top states of popularity. Tavaras likely originated as a modern American respelling of the Portuguese surname Tavares, following a pattern of adapting surnames as first names. Despite its obscurity, Tavaras carries a surname-style distinction with a melodic sound, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar structure.
Tavaras appears to be a modern respelling of the Portuguese surname Tavares, itself derived from the Latin 'tabula' meaning 'board' or 'table', but more commonly associated with 'cruz' (cross) through the toponymic origin from places named Tavares. The name gained modest use in the United States starting in the mid-1970s, likely as a creative variation of more established surnames like Tavares or Tabares.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tav, T, Tavy
Sibling names for Tavaras
Names that share Tavaras's style, for a brother or sister.
