Boy · #5,998 in 2026

Tavin

Name: Popularity of the name Tavin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tavin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,998

Peak Rank

#1,182 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-42%

1997

First Year

2010

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#12274

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tavin

Tavin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 153 Tavins were born — ranking #1,182 that year. As of 2026, Tavin ranks #5,998 for baby boys with 15 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 2K Tavins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tavin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tavin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tavin

What does the name Tavin mean?

Tavin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tavin in 2026?

In 2026, Tavin ranks #5,998 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Tavin most popular?

Tavin reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,182 that year with 153 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tavin most popular?

Tavin has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Montana, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tavin.

Is Tavin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tavin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tavin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tavin include Farley, Mckay, Perley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tavin

Tavin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Tavin's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Tavin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.