Tavion
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 3,047 recorded births. Also given to 13 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Tavion currently holds position #3503. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1989 to 2024, Tavion has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Tavion ranks #3503 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tavion is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a creative elaboration of Tavio (a form of Octavius) or a blend of Tav- and the popular -ion suffix, meaning 'eighth' through its Octavius root from the Latin octavus.
Tavion has the smooth, flowing quality of African American compound names with the popular -ion ending — joining names like Davion, Javion, and Mavion in a family of rhythmic, melodic choices that have been steadily popular for two decades.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tavion is rooted in the American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1989 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tavion’s 3,047 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tavion was #1083 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3503, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 205 | #3043 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 785 | #1984 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,518 | #1091 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 531 | #2428 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 8 | #6167 | — |
The Story of Tavion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Tavion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tavion are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Tavion?
Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Tavion — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 1,518 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tavion by the numbers
- Would fill 63 school buses
- Meeting one Tavion per day would take 8.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | #3503 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3279 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2953 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2726 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2752 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2359 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2140 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2488 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2433 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2270 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2080 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1706 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1573 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1437 |
| 2010 | 126 | #1356 |
| 2009 | 156 | #1166 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1210 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1111 |
| 2006 | 148 | #1148 |
| 2005 | 157 | #1060 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tavion as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tavion has also been given to 13 girls in the U.S. since 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024