Tavon
Every Tavon since 1972 — 4,147 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tavon
Tavon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,177 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 4,147 American babies have been named Tavon. Its peak came in 1996, when 188 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 Tavon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tavon 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 | #5,177 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,595 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,597 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,605 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,171 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,338 |
| 2019 | — | — | 35 | #3,337 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,047 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,307 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,217 |
| 2015 | — | — | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2014 | — | — | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2013 | — | — | 51 | #2,455 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,355 |
| 2011 | — | — | 73 | #1,922 |
| 2010 | — | — | 77 | #1,879 |
| 2009 | — | — | 61 | #2,200 |
| 2008 | — | — | 92 | #1,675 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,606 |
| 2006 | — | — | 119 | #1,365 |
| 2005 | — | — | 130 | #1,223 |
| 2004 | — | — | 118 | #1,279 |
| 2003 | — | — | 118 | #1,232 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,844 | 96 | #1,381 |
| 2001 | — | — | 109 | #1,230 |
| 2000 | — | — | 128 | #1,105 |
| 1995 | — | — | 186 | #788 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,808 | 115 | #987 |
| 1985 | — | — | 71 | #1,108 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,999 | 57 | #1,225 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,447 | 19 | #2,353 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tavon in 2025?
Tavon ranked #5,177 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 Tavon?
4,147 babies have been named Tavon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tavon most popular?
Tavon peaked in 1996, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Tavon a boy or girl name?
Tavon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tavon rising or falling?
Tavon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.