Tavon
Tavon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly blending prefix sound Ta- with Von.
Origin and history
Tavon is a modern American name created in the late 20th century. It likely originated as a blend combining popular phonetic elements such as 'Te-' or 'Ta-' with the suffix '-von'. The name gained steady usage in the United States starting in the late 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
4,069 babies in the United States have been named Tavon since 1880. It ranks #1972 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- MD (50.8 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- VA (7.2 %)
- DC (6.8 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
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 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 704 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,424 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,069 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Tavon
- Tavon Austin: Athlete, Football Player
- Tavon Wilson: Athlete, Football Player
- Tavon Young: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Tavon emerged during a wave of innovative name creations in the United States in the late 20th century.
- The name entered the United States top 1000 name charts for boys during the 1990s and early 2000s.