Tayvon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Tavon.
Name Census estimates that about 1,508 living Americans carry the first name Tayvon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tayvon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tayvon births was 2008 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tayvon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tayvon with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,291 Americans
Peak year
2008
67 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,295
Tracked since 1977
Census
Tayvon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,087 people with the first name Tayvon, which placed it at #11,680 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,680
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,087 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
75.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tayvon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tayvon is Black at 75.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tayvon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tayvon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American75.9% · 825
- Two or more races13.9% · 151
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 47
- White3.7% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 9
Popularity
Tayvon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tayvon 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 568 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tayvon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayvon 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 Tayvon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tayvons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. New York, Maryland, Ohio recorded the most babies named Tayvon, while California, Texas, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tayvon
The given name Tayvon has its origins in the English language, emerging as a modern variation of the traditional name Tavon. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "tæfon," which means "a game or sport." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with recreational activities or playful pursuits.
During the Middle English period, the spelling evolved into "tavon" or "tafon," reflecting the phonetic changes that occurred over time. However, it was not until the late 20th century that the variant spelling "Tayvon" gained popularity, particularly in certain regions of the United States.
While there are no known historical references to the name Tayvon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some of the earliest recorded instances of individuals bearing this name can be found in genealogical records from the late 1900s.
One of the notable figures with the name Tayvon was Tayvon Showers, an American football player born in 1993. He played as a quarterback for the Kent State University Golden Flashes and later pursued a professional career in the Arena Football League.
Another individual named Tayvon Martin, born in 1995, gained recognition as a promising high school basketball player from California. His athletic prowess and dedication to the sport earned him accolades during his youth.
In the realm of music, Tayvon Poole, a rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, made a name for himself in the early 2000s. His unique style and lyrical prowess contributed to the local hip-hop scene.
Tayvon Bowers, born in 1988, was a successful entrepreneur and business strategist. He founded several companies focused on technology and digital marketing, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset.
Lastly, Tayvon Jackson, a visual artist and painter from New York City, gained recognition for his vibrant and thought-provoking works of art. His pieces often explored themes of identity, culture, and societal issues, captivating audiences with their depth and creativity.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tayvon throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines. While the name may have evolved from its Old English roots, it has gained a distinct identity and resonance in modern times.
People
Tayvon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tayvon 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
Tayvon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tayvon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,508 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tayvon 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 227,291 US residents.
Is Tayvon a common name?
We classify Tayvon as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,530 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tayvon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tayvon was 2008, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tayvon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tayvon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,087 people with the name Tayvon, or 0.36 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,680 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tayvon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tayvon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tayvon leans strongly male. 1,076 people counted with this name were male (98.8%), compared with 13 female bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tayvon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tayvon is Black at 75.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tayvon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tayvon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.9% (825 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tayvon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tayvon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tayvon 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.
Is Tayvon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tayvon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tayvon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Tayvon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Tayvon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.