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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Travis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Travion|Travon
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Travis

TRAV-us · 2 syllables

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Boy
#361
→ Stable
#361
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 41
Peak rank
#338 in 2020
5yr change
+18 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #361 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Travis

Popularity score: 41  ·  SSA Rank: #361

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+18 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
English OriginFrench RootOccupationalClassicStrong2-syllableMale-dominantMainstream90s peakEnduring popularity
Character
boundary crossertoll collector mentality
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Traviss

innovativeambitiouscreativeenergeticinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Travis is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #361 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +18 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#361 · niche
Travis at a Glance
Meaning:From Old French 'traverser' meaning 'to cross'. Originally an occupational name for one who collects tolls at a crossroads.
Language root:Old French · Latin
Peak rank:#338 in 2020
5yr change:+18 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Travis Scott
Rapper and music producer
Travis Kelce
NFL player
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Similar Style
MasonLucasEthanGarrettBradleyWyatt
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Travis
Brynn◈Skye◈Jordan◈Casey◈Morgan◈Devon◈Riley◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Travis illustration
Name Intelligence
Travis · Overview
Summary

Travis is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #361 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Travis scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong character
Travis carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
travis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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