#3612024 rank
1989peak year
298,898babies named Travis since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend
Travis popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Travis mean?
From Old French traverser, 'to cross', an occupational surname for one who collected tolls at a crossing. A friendly American staple since the mid-twentieth century.
OriginOld French, English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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Famous Traviss
- Travis Kelce, football player
Spellings & variants
Travers
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