Tavis
Pronunciation: [ t-AHV-ihs ]
Tavis is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,001 in the US, popular nicknames include Tav, Tay, and Tavie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tavis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 6 babies have been named Tavis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tavis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,001 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,001
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tavis is also used as a boy name, ranked #20873.
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About the Name Tavis
Tavis is a girl name .
Is Tavis a boy or girl name? Tavis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,001 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,873. Tavis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tavis is currently ranked #34,001 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tavis include Tav, Tay, and Tavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis