Holding steady.
Popularity of Tavious since 1976
Babies named Tavious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tavious is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976. It has never been common, but it saw a minor peak in 2006, which was its highest year of usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, meaning it continues to be used very rarely, never appearing in the national top 1000. The name's construction suggests it may be a blend or elaboration, with the -ious suffix giving it a classical or Latinate feel despite its recent coinage. Tavious is almost exclusively given to boys and remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary sound.
Tavious first appears in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely as a creative modern coinage. It may be an elaboration of the name Tavon (itself a respelling of Devon or a shortened form of Octavius) combined with the fashionable -ious suffix seen in names like Darius or Cassius. No historical or linguistic root predates the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tavi, Tav
Sibling names for Tavious
Names that share Tavious's style, for a brother or sister.
