Tavie
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 72 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tavie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 72 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Tavie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tavie is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Octavia (from the Latin octavus, meaning 'eighth') or possibly a short form of Tabitha (from the Aramaic tabitha, meaning 'gazelle'). In Scottish and Irish usage, Tavie can also be a diminutive of Gustava.
Tavie has the old-fashioned, nicknamey quality of a name worn in small Scottish and Irish communities for generations — intimate, affectionate, and carrying the warmth of being a name that belongs to one person specifically. Sweet, compact, and pleasantly out of the ordinary.
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Tavie is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Tavie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1898, with 72 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tavie has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1898.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| 1940s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 13 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 6 | — |
The Story of Tavie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Tavie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Tavie are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Tavie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tavie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1898, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 21 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tavie by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1898–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17503 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20280 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19782 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18163 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15164 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16679 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11794 |
| 1942 | 5 | #5297 |
| 1921 | 13 | #2750 |
| 1917 | 6 | #4535 |
| 1914 | 6 | #3562 |
| 1898 | 6 | #1675 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1898–2022