2,356births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1978Peak · British Columbia
#8243United States 2025
Tavis is a boy name family recorded 2,356 times in 5 countries since 1963. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1978, at 36.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Tavis
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavis | English | 2,216 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1977 | ▼ 29 % |
| Tavis | English | 50 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1978 | – |
| Tavis | English | 46 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1975 | – |
| Tavis | English | 33 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2002 | – |
| Tavis | English | 11 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1981 | – |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in British Columbia correlates closely with Tavis's.
Questions about Tavis
How popular is the name Tavis?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 2,356 births across 5 countries.
When was Tavis most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1978, at 36.1 births per 100,000.
Is Tavis a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tavis is a boy name.