Tavares
Every Tavares since 1974 — 3,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tavares
Tavares is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,176 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,008 American babies have been named Tavares. Its peak came in 1976, when 173 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tavares stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tavares year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,176 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,155 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,843 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,412 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,534 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,371 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,982 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,757 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,264 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,245 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,163 |
| 2012 | — | — | 42 | #2,861 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,092 |
| 2010 | — | — | 43 | #2,821 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,157 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,674 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,759 |
| 2006 | — | — | 57 | #2,243 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,462 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #2,018 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41 | #2,543 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58 | #1,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50 | #2,113 |
| 2000 | — | — | 53 | #1,965 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,135 |
| 1990 | — | — | 46 | #1,753 |
| 1985 | — | — | 60 | #1,240 |
| 1980 | — | — | 133 | #761 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,948 | 162 | #640 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tavares in 2025?
Tavares ranked #5,176 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tavares?
3,008 babies have been named Tavares in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tavares most popular?
Tavares peaked in 1976, when 173 newborns received the name.
Is Tavares a boy or girl name?
Tavares is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tavares rising or falling?
Tavares is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.