UK boy's name
Tivon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Hebrew word "tov" meaning "good".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tivon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tivon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Tivon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tivon. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tivon ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Tivon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tivon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tivon mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tivon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tivon 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 | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
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- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tivon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tivon in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tivon was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tivon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Tivon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tivon?
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Hebrew word "tov" meaning "good".
How many people are called Tivon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tivon across the 1 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.