Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Tavarus since 1974
Babies named Tavarus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 265 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Tavarus is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1974. It experienced a modest peak in 1992, when it was given to a small number of boys. Since 1985, its usage has been generally falling, reflecting its status as a fleeting coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots. Despite never breaking into the top 1000, Tavarus exemplifies the American trend of creating novel names using familiar sounds and suffixes. Its rarity means it is unlikely to be encountered outside the small number of families who have chosen it.
Tavarus appears to be a modern coinage, likely combining a variant of the root 'Tav-' (as in Tavares or Tavian) with the popular suffix '-us'. It emerged in the United States in the 1970s, peaking in use during the early 1990s. The name is extremely rare and does not derive from any traditional language or culture.
Sibling names for Tavarus
Names that share Tavarus's style, for a brother or sister.
