Tavian
Tavian is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely inspired by Octavian ('eighth') or Tavish ('twin').
Origin and history
Tavian is a modern American name created as a blend or variation of names like Octavian, Tavish, or Tavin. It gained traction in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward invented, melodic boy names. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon but steadily used.
Popularity in the United States
2,089 babies in the United States have been named Tavian since 1880. It ranks #2823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1790.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.8 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- IA (9.8 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 475 |
| 2000-2010 | 975 |
| 2010-2019 | 483 |
| 2020-2029 | 137 |
Famous people named Tavian
- Tavian Banks: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Tav, Tavi
Fun facts
- Tavian emerged in late 20th-century America alongside popular sound patterns like Julian, Damian, and Octavian.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for several decades without reaching the top charts.