Tavaris
Primarily a boy's name with 2,507 recorded births. Also given to 6 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Tavaris peaked during the Millennial wave, when 109 babies received this name in a single year (1995). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Tavaris remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Tavaris ranks #5844 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tavaris is a boy's and girl's baby name of modern American origin, a variant of Tavares — a Portuguese surname meaning 'hermit' or 'hermitage.' The given-name form gained prominence through NFL quarterback Tavaris Jackson, and it has become a distinctive choice in African American communities that blends European surname heritage with American creative naming.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Tavaris belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Tavaris’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tavaris was #2277 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5844, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 84 | #5684 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 325 | #3762 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 514 | #2303 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 675 | #1544 | — |
| 1980s | 693 | #1157 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 216 | #1683 | — |
The Story of Tavaris
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Tavaris is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tavaris are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Tavaris?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tavaris — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 693 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tavaris by the numbers
- Would fill 52 school buses
- Meeting one Tavaris per day would take 6.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #5844 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5222 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6774 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5745 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4836 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4941 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5294 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4314 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4082 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4282 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3769 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3485 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2760 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2228 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2465 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2227 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2234 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2067 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2277 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2525 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tavaris as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tavaris has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tavaris a boy's or girl's name?
When was Tavaris most popular?
How popular is the name Tavaris?
Can Tavaris be used for both boys and girls?
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024