Flavis
A masculine name derived from the Latin word "flavus", meaning "yellow" or "golden-haired".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Flavis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Flavis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Flavis births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Flavis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Flavis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1929 SSA rank
#4,183
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Flavis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Flavis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Flavis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Flavis
The name Flavis has its roots in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "flavus," which means "golden" or "yellow," referring to the color of hair or complexion. This name was likely given to individuals with fair or golden hair during the Roman era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Flavis can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He mentioned a Roman soldier named Flavis Quintus, who fought bravely in the Punic Wars against Carthage.
In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman philosopher and scholar named Flavis Tertullian, who made significant contributions to the development of early Christian theology. He was born in Carthage around 155 AD and is known for his works such as "Apologeticus" and "De Spectaculis."
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Flavis Belisarius (505-565 AD) rose to prominence as a brilliant military commander under the Emperor Justinian I. He played a crucial role in the reconquest of the western Mediterranean territories for the Byzantine Empire.
In the 9th century, there was a Frankish scholar and theologian named Flavis Hrabanus Maurus (780-856 AD), who served as the Abbot of Fulda and made significant contributions to the field of education and biblical exegesis.
Another historical figure with the name Flavis was Flavis Vegetius (4th-5th century AD), a renowned Roman military writer and theorist. His work "Epitoma Rei Militaris" (Summary of Military Matters) became an influential treatise on military strategy and tactics in the Middle Ages.
While the name Flavis was more prevalent in ancient times, it has been used throughout history, albeit infrequently. These examples showcase the rich cultural and historical significance of this name, which has its roots deeply embedded in the Latin language and Roman civilization.
People
Flavis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Flavis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Flavis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Flavis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Flavis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Flavis a common name?
We classify Flavis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Flavis most popular?
The single biggest year for Flavis was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Flavis is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Flavis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Flavis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Flavis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Flavis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Flavis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Flavis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Flavis?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Flavis at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.