NAME PROFILE
Tavares
Tavares is a Portuguese surname that often refers to a family name with roots in the Iberian Peninsula. It carries a sense of heritage and tradition, often associated with hospitality and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,008 |
| Gender | Male (59% / 41%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Portuguese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 34%GA — 24%IL — 17%AL — 16%NC — 10%
Notable People
Tavares (American R&B group known for hits in the 1970s) · Tavares (Portuguese footballer) · Tavares (Brazilian musician) · Tavares (Angolan artist) · Tavares (Cape Verdean poet)
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