Unisex · #12,323 in 2026

Tavyn

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#4,900 (2008)
Total Babies
176
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,924 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,900 (176 total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2022
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#4900
Peak Rank
176
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2009
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#13924
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Tavyn

As a girl name

Tavyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Tavyns were born — ranking #13,924 that year. As of 2026, Tavyn ranks #17,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tavyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tavyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 19 Tavyns were born — ranking #4,900 that year. As of 2026, Tavyn ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 176 Tavyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tavyn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tavyn

What does the name Tavyn mean?
Tavyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tavyn in 2026?
In 2026, Tavyn ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tavyn most popular?
Tavyn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,900 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Tavyn a unisex name?
Yes — Tavyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Tavyns assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tavyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tavyn include Tarin, Anis, Alik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tavyn

Tavyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Tavyn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,900. Use the chart and map above to compare Tavyn'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.