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Tavis
OriginScottish variation of Thomas
Meaning"twin"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#8842
2025 SSA
About Tavis
Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
Tavis is also given to girls.
Pronounced TAV-is.
As of October 2026, Tavis ranked #9528 for girls in US births in 1977 and #8842 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1011 for boys in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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- Tavis SmileyBoy
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