Total births
29
Boys' name · since 1977
Tavar
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Tavar, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Tavar sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 29 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Tavar recorded 29 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2003.
- 29 total births
- 1977–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 boys have been named Tavar since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 29
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Tavar was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
7 babies were named Tavar in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Tavar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tavar splits its recorded history at 1989: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tavar at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Tavar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2003
- Peak year (1989)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Tavar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tavar's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Tavar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 12 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tavar? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 29 babies named Tavar. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 7 births.
When was Tavar most popular? ▼
Tavar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Tavar been used? ▼
Records for Tavar go back to 1977, giving 27 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Tavar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tavon, Tavion, Tavares, Tavaris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tavar's data
- Tavar's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tavar
Nearby Names Like Tavar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tavar
Tavon Boy
#3563 4,069 births
Tavion Boy
#3429 3,088 births
Tavares Boy
#5982 2,985 births
Tavaris Boy
#5736 2,520 births
Tavis Boy
#11145 2,210 births
Compare Tavar side by side: Tavar vs Tavon Tavar vs Tavion Tavar vs Tavares
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tavar: Baby Name Since 1977 - 29 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tavar. 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 Tavar 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 July 2026.