Tarvin
Pronunciation: [ t-AHRV-ihn ]
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Tarvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 5 babies have been named Tarvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarvin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,143 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,143
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tarvin
Tarvin is a boy name .
Tarvin is currently ranked #28,143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarvin include Tar, Tarv, Tarvy, Tarvie, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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