Total births
401
Boys' name · since 1970
Tarvis
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 401 babies named Tarvis, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 401
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Tarvis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 401 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarvis has been recorded 401 times among boys since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2014.
- 401 total births
- 1970–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
401 boys have been named Tarvis since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 401
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Tarvis was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tarvis in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Tarvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tarvis's full recorded timeline at 1987, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tarvis at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tarvis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2014
- Peak year (1986)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tarvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tarvis's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Tarvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
128 births
- 1980s
1980s
161 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 161 births (40% of all-time use).
Tarvis by state
Where Tarvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 35 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
Florida share of Tarvis's total US births 8.7%
Even split
35 of 401 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarvis? ▼
401 babies have been named Tarvis since 1970. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1986 with 26 births.
When was Tarvis most popular? ▼
Tarvis was most popular in the 1980s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Tarvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarvis are Florida (35 births), Georgia (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Tarvis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tarvis since 1970 -- 45 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Tarvis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tariq, Tarik, Taron, Tarek, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tarvis's data
- Tarvis's decade-level peak was the 1980s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Tarviss (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tarvis
Nearby Names Like Tarvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarvis
Tariq Boy
#1407 6,878 births
Tarik Boy
#3360 4,181 births
Taron Boy
#4009 2,726 births
Tarek Boy
#4104 2,278 births
Taran Boy
#3641 2,073 births
Compare Tarvis side by side: Tarvis vs Tariq Tarvis vs Tarik Tarvis vs Taron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tarvis: Baby Name Since 1970 - 401 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarvis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tarvis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.