Tavis

Boy name

Tavis has been given to 2,216 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,216

Peak year

1977 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1963

10-year trend

▼ -36%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tavis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Travisboy

310,687 babies since 1880

Davisboy

33,114 babies since 1880

Mavisgirl

23,150 babies since 1893

Avisgirl

18,042 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tavis.

Jeremeboy

2,226 babies since 1969

Conradoboy

2,197 babies since 1912

Kedrickboy

2,184 babies since 1927

Jaradboy

2,178 babies since 1969

Andraeboy

2,163 babies since 1954

Zebulonboy

2,149 babies since 1891

Damondboy

2,148 babies since 1962

Dwanunisex

2,131 babies since 1924

FAQ

How popular is the name Tavis?

Tavis has been given to 2,216 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tavis peak?

Tavis peaked in 1977, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Tavis a girl or boy name?

Tavis is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Tavis are boys).

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