Tavis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAV-iss / /ˈtæv.ɪs/Scottish; Welsh
Meaning
Scottish: twin; Welsh: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
Tavis is a name of Scottish origin, often considered a variant of the name 'Tavish,' which itself is derived from 'Thomas.' In Welsh, Tavis can be associated with the meaning of 'beloved.' The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions, particularly in Scotland. It is less common than some other traditional names but retains a unique charm.
Trend Summary
Tavis has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tavish
International Variants
- Tavish (Scottish)
Famous people named Tavis
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tavis was first seen in the United States in 1963. Tavis has ranked as high as #1219 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tavis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tavis (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1977 | 73 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 58 |
| 1998 | 76 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |