Total births
109
Boys' name · since 1991
Tavaughn
109 babies named Tavaughn in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 109
- total births
- 1991–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
109 boys have been named Tavaughn since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tavaughn recorded 109 times among boys since 1991, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2008.
- 109 total births
- 1991–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
109 boys have been named Tavaughn since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 109
- total births
- 1991–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Tavaughn was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
11 babies were named Tavaughn in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Tavaughn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tavaughn splits its recorded history at 2000: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tavaughn at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Tavaughn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2008
- Peak year (1992)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Tavaughn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tavaughn's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Tavaughn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tavaughn? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 109 babies named Tavaughn. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 11 births.
When was Tavaughn most popular? ▼
Tavaughn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Tavaughn been used? ▼
Records for Tavaughn go back to 1991, giving 18 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Tavaughn? ▼
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 Tavaughn's data
- Tavaughn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 2000s (50) -- 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 Tavaughn
Nearby Names Like Tavaughn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tavaughn
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 Tavaughn side by side: Tavaughn vs Tavon Tavaughn vs Tavion Tavaughn 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, 1991–2008 (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. "Tavaughn: Baby Name Since 1991 - 109 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tavaughn. 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 Tavaughn 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.