UK boy's name
Tavon
A variant of Tayvon, a masculine name of English origin meaning "path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tavon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tavon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3332, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tavon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Tavon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tavon ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Tavon.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tavon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3332
2010
Births in 2010
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Tavon mean?
The name Tavon has its origins in the French language, tracing back to the late 18th century. It is believed to be a variation of the name Tauon, which itself is derived from the Old French word "tauer," meaning "to gaze" or "to stare." The name may have been initially used to describe someone with a pensive or thoughtful demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tavon can be found in a French census from the year 1793, where it was listed as the name of a young boy born in a small village in the Provence region of southern France. However, the name remained relatively obscure until the mid-19th century.
In 1856, a French author named Tavon Delacroix published a notable work of historical fiction titled "Les Chroniques de Montpellier" (The Chronicles of Montpellier), which brought some recognition to the name. Delacroix's birthdate is unknown, but he is believed to have lived from the late 18th to the mid-19th century.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Tavon was a French artist and sculptor named Tavon Rousseau, born in 1872. Rousseau is credited with creating several public monuments and statues that can still be seen in various cities across France.
In the early 20th century, a French military officer named Tavon Dupont gained recognition for his service during World War I. Dupont, born in 1889, was awarded the Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Crossing over into the realm of literature, a French novelist named Tavon Mercier, born in 1912, gained critical acclaim for his novels that explored themes of existentialism and the human condition. His most famous work, "Le Silence des Mots" (The Silence of Words), published in 1958, is still studied in literature courses today.
It is worth noting that while the name Tavon has its roots in French culture, it has gained some popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in certain regions of the United States, where it may have been adopted and adapted from its original French form.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tavon over time
The chart below shows babies named Tavon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tavon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tavon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3332 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2357 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tavon
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tavon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tavon in the UK right now?
In 2010, Tavon was ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tavon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Tavon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tavon?
A variant of Tayvon, a masculine name of English origin meaning "path".
How many people are called Tavon in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Tavon across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.