Tavi
A feminine name derived from Octavia, a Roman family name.
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Tavi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Tavi today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tavi births was 2024 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tavi. 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
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2024
24 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,125
Tracked since 1966
Gender
Gender distribution for Tavi
Tavi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 328 total registrations, 151 (46.0%) were male and 177 (54.0%) were female.
Tavi as a male name
- Ranked #6,125 in 2024
- 15 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (15 births)
Tavi as a female name
- Ranked #10,981 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (12 births)
Popularity
Tavi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tavi from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 140 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tavi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavi 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 Tavi 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 Tavi
The name Tavi is derived from the Hebrew word "tov," meaning "good" or "pleasing." It is a unisex name that has been used for both boys and girls throughout history.
In ancient times, the name Tavi was popular among Jewish communities in the Middle East and Mediterranean region. It is believed to have been used as early as the 6th century BCE, as evidenced by its appearance in some ancient Hebrew texts and inscriptions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tavi is found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a sage named Tavi Hacohen, who lived during the 2nd century CE in ancient Judea.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tavi was commonly found among Jewish communities in Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Tavi ben Yehudah, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher from 12th century Spain, is one notable figure who bore this name.
In the Renaissance period, the name Tavi gained popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly in Italy and France. Tavi Arrighi, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century, is one example of a notable figure with this name during this time.
In more recent history, Tavi Gevinson, an American writer, actress, and fashion blogger born in 1996, has brought renewed attention to the name Tavi. Her influential role in the fashion and media industries has made her one of the most well-known individuals with this name in modern times.
Other notable individuals named Tavi throughout history include Tavi Murray, a 19th-century American writer and educator; Tavi Bavidra, an Indian politician and social activist from the 20th century; and Tavi Feldshuh, an American actress and singer born in 1944, known for her roles on stage and screen.
Overall, the name Tavi has a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods, with roots in Hebrew and a connection to concepts of goodness and pleasantness. While its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, it continues to be used as a given name in various parts of the world.
People
Tavi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tavi 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
Tavi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tavi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tavi 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 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Tavi a common name?
We classify Tavi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 328 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tavi most popular?
The single biggest year for Tavi was 2024, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tavi is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tavi a female name?
Yes, 54.0% of people registered as Tavi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.