Tavian Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-vee-uhn / /ˈteɪ.vi.ən/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'from the Tiber'; English: 'young'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tavian is derived from the Latin name Tavius, which is associated with the Tiber River in Italy. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a modern name. Tavian is often considered a variant of the name Tavis, which has Scottish roots. The name reflects a contemporary trend towards unique and less common names for boys.
Trend Summary
Tavian has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tavianus
- Tavious
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tavian was first seen in the United States in 1985. Tavian has ranked as high as #1096 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Iowa, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Tavian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tavian (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 169 |
| 1999 | 133 |
| 2000 | 147 |
| 2001 | 101 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 74 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 85 |
| 2007 | 114 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 18 |