Tivon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Hebrew word "tov" meaning "good".
Name Census estimates that about 315 living Americans carry the first name Tivon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tivon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tivon births was 1999 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tivon. 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
315
~ 1 in 1,088,109 Americans
Peak year
1999
18 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,120
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Tivon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tivon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tivon 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 Tivon 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 Tivon
The given name Tivon is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew word "tikvah," which means "hope" or "expectation." The earliest recorded use of the name Tivon can be traced back to the ancient Israelites, who lived in the region of Canaan during biblical times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tivon is mentioned in the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible. Tivon is listed as one of the servants of King Ahasuerus, who ruled over the Persian Empire in the 5th century BCE. While the exact details of this individual are not provided, his inclusion in the biblical text suggests that the name was in use during this period.
Throughout history, the name Tivon has been used by various individuals from different backgrounds and cultures. One notable figure was Tivon of Miletus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a follower of the pre-Socratic philosopher Anaxagoras and is known for his contributions to the field of natural philosophy.
In the Middle Ages, a prominent figure named Tivon ben Samuel ha-Nasi was a Jewish scholar and physician who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Spain and is known for his contributions to the field of medicine, particularly his writings on the treatment of various diseases.
During the Renaissance period, Tivon Gozzani was an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his works in the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, Italy, and is considered one of the leading artists of the early Renaissance period in that region.
Another notable individual with the name Tivon was Tivon Pennicott, an English playwright and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his plays "The Tamer Tamed" and "The Loyal Subject," which were performed in London during the Restoration period.
While the name Tivon has its roots in Hebrew and ancient Israelite culture, it has been adopted and used by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures throughout history. These examples highlight the diverse range of individuals who have borne this name, from biblical figures to philosophers, scholars, artists, and writers.
People
Tivon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tivon 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
Tivon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tivon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 315 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tivon 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 1,088,109 US residents.
Is Tivon a common name?
We classify Tivon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tivon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tivon was 1999, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tivon is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tivon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tivon 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.