Declining since 1995, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Tavaris since 1974
Babies named Tavaris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 216 |
| 1980s | 693 |
| 1990s | 675 |
| 2000s | 514 |
| 2010s | 325 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Tavaris is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its peak popularity in 1995, when it ranked highest among newborn boys, but has since been on a declining trajectory. By 2025, the name's frequency had fallen to about 1 in 131,390 births, placing it at rank 6,446. The name has been most commonly used in Florida, likely reflecting regional naming trends. Tavaris belongs to a class of invented names that emerged in the late 20th century, often created by blending syllables from existing names or adding fashionable suffixes. Its meaning is not derived from any traditional language, making it a purely phonetic choice for parents seeking a distinctive sound.
Tavaris appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1970s. It may have been formed by blending sounds from names such as Tavon (an invented name popularized in the 1970s) and Marvis (a variant of Mavis), or by adding a fashionable suffix to the syllable Tav-. The name gained modest popularity in the 1990s, particularly in Florida, but has since declined in use.
Where Tavaris is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tav, Tavy
Variants: Tavarius, Tavariz
Sibling names for Tavaris
Names that share Tavaris's style, for a brother or sister.
