Total births
995
Boys' name · since 1974
Tavarus
995 babies named Tavarus in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 995
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Tavarus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 995 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tavarus has been recorded 995 times among boys since 1974, 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 1974 to 2023.
- 995 total births
- 1974–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
995 boys have been named Tavarus since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 995
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Tavarus was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
39 babies were named Tavarus in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Tavarus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tavarus's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2020, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tavarus at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Tavarus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2023
- Peak year (1992)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tavarus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tavarus's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Tavarus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
123 births
- 1980s
1980s
280 births
- 1990s
1990s
265 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 280 births (28% of all-time use).
How Tavarus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tavarus's total volume
Tavarus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tavarus by state
Where Tavarus concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 116 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 51 | 5.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 19 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Tavarus's total US births 11.7%
Even split
116 of 995 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tavarus? ▼
Tavarus has been given to 995 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 39 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Tavarus most popular? ▼
Tavarus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Tavarus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tavarus are Florida (116 births), Georgia (51 births), North Carolina (19 births).
How long has the name Tavarus been used? ▼
Tavarus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 50 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Tavarus? ▼
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 Tavarus's data
- Tavarus's decade-level peak was the 1980s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Tavaruss (116 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 Tavarus
Nearby Names Like Tavarus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tavarus
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 Tavarus side by side: Tavarus vs Tavon Tavarus vs Tavion Tavarus 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, 1974–2023 (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. "Tavarus: Baby Name Since 1974 - 995 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tavarus. 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 Tavarus 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.