Tavonn
An invented name potentially meant to resemble the Latinate words "tavo" meaning "favor".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tavonn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tavonn today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tavonn births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tavonn. 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 Tavonn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,941
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Tavonn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavonn 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 Tavonn 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 Tavonn
The name Tavonn has its origins in the ancient Berber culture of North Africa. It is derived from the Berber word "tavunt," which means "the one who is blessed." The earliest known use of the name dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was commonly used among the Berber tribes of modern-day Morocco and Algeria.
In the 9th century, the name appears in several historical texts written by Arabic scholars, who documented the Berber culture and its traditions. One such text, "The Book of Berber Names," written by the scholar Ibn Khaldun, provides a detailed account of the name's meaning and its association with concepts of luck and prosperity.
During the medieval period, the name Tavonn gained popularity among the Berber communities of North Africa. It was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of hope and blessings for their future endeavors. In the 12th century, a renowned Berber poet and philosopher named Tavonn ibn Hussain rose to prominence, and his works on philosophy and the arts were widely celebrated throughout the region.
As the Berber culture spread across North Africa and into parts of Europe, the name Tavonn also gained recognition in other regions. In the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Tavonn de Córdoba is recorded as having led several expeditions to the New World, contributing to the exploration and colonization of the Americas.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tavonn was a 16th-century French scholar and linguist, Tavonn Lepetit, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and the preservation of historical texts.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tavonn has been carried by various individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Some other notable examples include Tavonn al-Jazari, a 12th-century Arab engineer and inventor known for his innovative water clocks and automata; Tavonn Belcourt, a 19th-century Canadian fur trader and explorer; and Tavonn Mbeki, a South African politician and former president of the African National Congress, born in 1942.
While the name Tavonn is not as common in modern times, its rich historical roots and association with blessings and prosperity continue to make it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance.
People
Tavonn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tavonn 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
Tavonn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tavonn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tavonn 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 Tavonn a common name?
We classify Tavonn 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 Tavonn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tavonn was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tavonn is about 26 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 Tavonn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tavonn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tavonn 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 Tavonn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tavonn 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 Tavonn 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 are named Tavonn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.