Tavern
An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tavern. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tavern today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tavern births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tavern. 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 Tavern. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,259
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Tavern: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavern 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 Tavern during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tavern
The name Tavern has its origins in the Latin word "taberna," which means "inn" or "public house." It is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan word "taferna," which had a similar meaning. The earliest recorded use of the name Tavern dates back to ancient Rome, where it was often used to refer to establishments that served food and drinks to travelers and locals alike.
In medieval Europe, taverns played a significant role in the social and economic life of many communities. They served as gathering places for travelers, merchants, and locals to exchange news, gossip, and conduct business. The name Tavern was often associated with these establishments, and it is likely that some individuals were named after the taverns where they were born or worked.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tavern was Tavern the Elder, a Roman philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. He is best known for his writings on ethics and morality, which influenced many later philosophers and thinkers.
In the 12th century, there was a Tavern of Tivoli, an Italian architect and engineer who is credited with designing several important buildings and structures in Rome and the surrounding areas. His work was highly regarded during his lifetime and is still studied and admired by architects and historians today.
During the Renaissance, there was a famous painter named Tavern of Bruges, who was known for his intricate and detailed portraits of the wealthy and powerful individuals of his time. His works are now housed in some of the most prestigious art museums in the world, including the Louvre in Paris and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
In the 18th century, there was a British writer and philosopher named Tavern Paine, who was a passionate advocate for human rights and freedom of speech. His writings and speeches were highly influential during the American Revolution and helped to shape the ideals and principles of the new nation.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was a famous American explorer and adventurer named Tavern Stanley, who is best known for his expeditions to Africa and his search for the missing missionary David Livingstone. His exploits and discoveries helped to further the understanding of the African continent and its people, and he is regarded as one of the greatest explorers of his time.
People
Tavern + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tavern 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
Tavern: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tavern?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tavern 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tavern a common name?
We classify Tavern as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tavern most popular?
The single biggest year for Tavern was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tavern is about 17 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 Tavern in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tavern a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tavern 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 Tavern still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tavern 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 Tavern 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 Tavern?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.