Tavon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tavon is a modern name that originated in African American Vernacular English, primarily used in the United States. It means 'young man' and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a reflection of cultural trends. The name has no biblical relevance and is perceived as stylish and youthful today. Notable individuals with this name include professional athletes.
The name Tavon is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tavon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tavon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2433rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 977th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1408th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3120th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13742nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Tavon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tavon"
Pronunciation
/təˈvɒn/
Origin
African American Vernacular English
Etymology
The name Tavon is believed to have originated in the 1980s among African American communities. It is thought to be a modern American name with no direct ties to traditional linguistic roots.
Meaning
young man
Language Evolution
Tavon
Historical Usage
Tavon gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of unique and creative names among African American families.
Variants & Derivatives
Tavon, Tav, Tavonnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tavon is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with youthfulness and individuality.
Famous People
Tavon Austin - Professional American football player, Tavon Young - Professional American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tavon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tavon"
"Tavon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2433rd of 10718 | 252 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 977th of 16616 | 1,682 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1408th of 24088 | 1,663 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3120th of 23106 | 453 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13742nd of 19264 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25965th of 35406 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Tavon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
27.97% 984th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.93% 1324th/3685 |
22.97% 1028th/4475 |
12.82% 666th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.93% 1417th/4582 |
29.92% 1545th/5164 |
15.15% 1108th/7313 |
51.03% 3808th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
35.17% 2399th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Tavon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tavon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tavon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.