Tivis
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Tivis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tivis today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tivis births was 1915 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tivis. 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
- • The typical person named Tivis is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Tivis' were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tivis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1915
8 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1953 SSA rank
#4,288
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Tivis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tivis from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Tivis remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tivis 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 Tivis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tivis' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tivis
The name Tivis is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tivi," meaning "divine" or "sacred."
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, the name Tivis was commonly given to male children born into noble or priestly families. It was considered a prestigious name, reflecting the family's social standing and religious devotion.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tivis can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions often depicted the name alongside religious symbols and rituals, highlighting its spiritual connotations.
Throughout the centuries, Tivis has been a relatively uncommon name, but it has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Tivis Flaminius, a Roman consul who lived in the 3rd century BCE and played a significant role in the Second Punic War against Carthage.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tivis Aelius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived during the 2nd century CE. He was known for his writings on ethics and his advocacy for stoic principles.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tivis was occasionally used among the noble families of Italy, though it remained relatively rare. One notable example was Tivis Bartolomeo, a 14th-century Florentine nobleman and diplomat.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tivis experienced a small resurgence, particularly among humanist scholars who were fascinated by the revival of classical Etruscan culture. One such individual was Tivis Benvoglienti, a 15th-century Italian poet and playwright from Siena.
In more recent times, Tivis has remained an uncommon name, but it has been borne by a few individuals, including Tivis Rucker, an American basketball player who played in the NBA in the early 2000s.
While the name Tivis has faded from widespread use, its Etruscan origins and ties to ancient religious and cultural traditions have ensured that it remains a part of the rich tapestry of historical names, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of one of the earliest civilizations in the Italian peninsula.
People
Tivis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tivis 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
Tivis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tivis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tivis 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Tivis a common name?
We classify Tivis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tivis most popular?
The single biggest year for Tivis was 1915, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tivis is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tivis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tivis 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.
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.