Tavon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-von / /ˈteɪ.vɒn/English; African American
Meaning
English: unknown; African American: possibly derived from 'Tavon' meaning 'a place of peace'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tavon is often associated with African American culture and has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century. It is sometimes considered a modern invention or variation of other names. Tavon reflects a trend in naming practices that favor unique and phonetically appealing names.
Trend Summary
Tavon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tavon was first seen in the United States in 1972. Tavon has ranked as high as #1044 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Maryland, New York, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tavon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tavon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 85 |
| 1985 | 71 |
| 1986 | 73 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 115 |
| 1991 | 144 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 130 |
| 1994 | 140 |
| 1995 | 186 |
| 1996 | 188 |
| 1997 | 121 |
| 1998 | 132 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2004 | 118 |
| 2005 | 130 |
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 98 |
| 2008 | 92 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 32 |