Tavari
An Indian name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "wave" or "star".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Tavari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tavari today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tavari births was 2015 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tavari. 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.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2015
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,229
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Tavari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tavari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 37 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavari 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 Tavari 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 Tavari
The name Tavari is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "tavara," which means "quick" or "swift." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their speed or agility.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to characters with names that are similar to Tavari. For instance, the name "Tavatira" is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tavari can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was mentioned in various Sanskrit inscriptions found in different parts of India. During this time, the name was primarily used by individuals from the Brahmin caste, who were considered the highest social class in the Hindu society.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tavari. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tavari Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his extensive contributions to the study of the Vedas and other ancient Hindu texts.
Another prominent figure was Tavari Bhushan, a 12th-century poet and writer who composed several works in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. His most famous work was the "Tavari-Sataka," a collection of lyrical poems that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 16th century, Tavari Narayana was a prominent astrologer and astronomer who served as a court adviser to several rulers in southern India. He was renowned for his expertise in astrological calculations and his ability to predict celestial events with remarkable accuracy.
During the 18th century, Tavari Venkataraman was a celebrated scholar and teacher who established several educational institutions in the state of Tamil Nadu. He was known for his efforts in promoting traditional Indian knowledge systems and for his contributions to the field of literature.
In more recent times, Tavari Balachandran was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1928 to 2009. She was widely acclaimed for her innovative interpretations of traditional dance forms and for her efforts in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of India.
People
Tavari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tavari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tavari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tavari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tavari 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Tavari a common name?
We classify Tavari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tavari most popular?
The single biggest year for Tavari was 2015, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tavari is about 13 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 Tavari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tavari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tavari 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 Tavari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tavari 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 Tavari 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 Tavari?
See how many people have the name Tavari on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.