Tavarus
Tavarus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from the Portuguese place name Tavares, or used as a modern invention.
Origin and history
Tavarus is a modern American name, likely originating as a variant of the Portuguese surname Tavares or the name Tavaris. It emerged in the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century as a distinct given name. It remains a rare choice, with just under 1,000 recorded births in the U.S. since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
995 babies in the United States have been named Tavarus since 1880. It ranks #3687 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- FL (51.3 %)
- GA (22.6 %)
- NC (8.4 %)
- AL (5.3 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
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 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 280 |
| 1990-2000 | 265 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Fun facts
- Tavarus is a phonetic variant of Tavaris and Tavares, which originated as a Portuguese surname.
- The name gained modest popularity in the U.S. starting in the late 1970s.