Declining since 1985, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Tavares since 1974
Babies named Tavares per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 865 |
| 1980s | 784 |
| 1990s | 487 |
| 2000s | 494 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Tavares first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, peaking in popularity in 1976. Since the mid-1980s, its usage has steadily declined. As of 2025, it ranks 5,045, with a rarity of 1 in 89,899 births. The name saw its highest usage in Florida, reflecting possible regional influences. As a surname-derived given name, Tavares fits a pattern of Portuguese and Spanish family names adopted as first names in the United States during the late 20th century.
Tavares is a Portuguese surname that likely originated from a place name or a topographic term. The surname may derive from the Portuguese word 'tavara', meaning a type of gate or cross. It became used as a given name in the United States starting in the 1970s, possibly influenced by the surname or the musical group Tavares.
Where Tavares is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tav, T
Sibling names for Tavares
Names that share Tavares's style, for a brother or sister.
