Tavaris
Tavaris is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, possibly influenced by the Portuguese surname Tavares or similar rhythmic names.
Origin and history
Tavaris is an modern American male name likely created as a variant of names like Tavares or Tavarius. It gained notable usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century. The name remains a distinctive choice, ranking outside the top 1,000 U.S. boys' names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,520 babies in the United States have been named Tavaris since 1880. It ranks #2583 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- FL (53.5 %)
- GA (16 %)
- AL (9.7 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- MS (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 216 |
| 1980-1990 | 693 |
| 1990-2000 | 675 |
| 2000-2010 | 514 |
| 2010-2019 | 325 |
| 2020-2029 | 97 |
Famous people named Tavaris
- Tavaris Jackson: Football player
Fun facts
- Tavaris entered wider American usage in the late 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend toward creative three-syllable names starting with 'T'.
- It shares stylistic roots with names like Tavares, Tavarius, and Tevin.