Taivion
A masculine name of African origin, possibly meaning "strong gift".
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Taivion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taivion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taivion births was 1999 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taivion. 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 Taivion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
1999
8 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,080
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Taivion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taivion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taivion 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 Taivion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taivion
The name Taivion is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. While its exact origins are unclear, it appears to be a combination of elements from various languages and cultures.
One possible origin is the Hebrew name Tayyib, which means "good" or "pleasant." This name was popular among Arabic and Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa. Another potential source is the Latin word "tavis," which means "peacock." This could suggest a connection to beauty, grace, or vanity.
Some linguists have also suggested that Taivion may be a portmanteau of the names Taivon and Davion, both of which are modern inventions themselves. In this case, the name may be a nod to creativity and individuality in naming practices.
While there are no known historical references or famous individuals specifically named Taivion, there have been a few notable people with similar names. One example is Taiven Bevin, an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA in the early 2000s. Another is Tavion Brown, an American football player who played defensive back in the NFL from 2000 to 2007.
Davion Mitchell, an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, was born in 1998. Davion Taylor, an American football player who plays linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, was born in 1997.
Ultimately, Taivion appears to be a unique and modern name, likely created as a blend of various cultural and linguistic influences. While it lacks a deep historical lineage, its novelty and creativity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their child.
People
Taivion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taivion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taivion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taivion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taivion 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 1 in 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Taivion a common name?
We classify Taivion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taivion most popular?
The single biggest year for Taivion was 1999, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taivion is about 20 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 Taivion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taivion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taivion 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 Taivion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taivion 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 Taivion 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 people share the name Taivion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.