Tavis
Tavis is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tavis is a male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, functioning as a Anglicized form of Tàmhmas, the Gaelic equivalent of Thomas. It has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States as an uncommon alternative to Travis or Thomas. Over 2,200 boys in the U.S. have been given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,210 babies in the United States have been named Tavis since 1880. It ranks #2747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.5 %)
- FL (20.9 %)
- NC (15.5 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- OH (4 %)
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 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 502 |
| 1980-1990 | 419 |
| 1990-2000 | 551 |
| 2000-2010 | 434 |
| 2010-2019 | 167 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Tavis
- Tavis Smiley: Talk show host, Author
Fun facts
- Tavis is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Tàmhmas, which is the local variant of Thomas.
- Although frequently confused with the far more common name Travis, Tavis has an entirely separate Scottish etymology.