Tavian
Every Tavian since 1985 — 2,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tavian
Tavian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,033 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,089 American babies have been named Tavian. Its peak came in 1998, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tavian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tavian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,033 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,416 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,596 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,842 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,110 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,904 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,140 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,885 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,306 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,974 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,674 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,217 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,620 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1,877 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,199 |
| 2010 | 92 | #1,685 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,538 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1,630 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,431 |
| 2006 | 85 | #1,681 |
| 2005 | 92 | #1,544 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1,727 |
| 2003 | 83 | #1,545 |
| 2002 | 75 | #1,618 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,306 |
| 2000 | 147 | #1,005 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,250 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,763 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,449 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tavian in 2025?
Tavian ranked #4,033 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tavian?
2,089 babies have been named Tavian in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tavian most popular?
Tavian peaked in 1998, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Tavian a boy or girl name?
Tavian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tavian rising or falling?
Tavian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.