Travis

Travis - A very unique male name

Travis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #437. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Travis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Travis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Travis. The baby boy name Travis was given to 699 baby boys in 2025, ranking #438 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,098 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Travis peaked in popularity 47 years ago in 1979 on position 36.

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Travis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Travis is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #199 - and is the least popular in Colorado at position #950.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Travis is where you live.

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Travis origin and meaning

French — transferred surname

From a French surname, from traverser / travers, 'to cross' — originally for a toll collector or someone living by a crossing/bridge

Travis is a surname name that became a 1970s–80s favourite, peaking in 1989. It has fallen for decades to #438, giving it a clear dad-generation feel, though country singer Travis Tritt and rapper Travis Scott span its eras.

Attested etymology

Travis is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Travis, pop culture references for the name Travis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Travis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Travis, sorted by popularity.

Trevis / Trevaughn / Travious / Tarvis / Travius / Trevious /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Travis

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Travis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Travis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TRAV-is · /ˈtrævɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Traves — Rare variant

Famous bearers

• Travis Scott — Rapper known for Astroworld (born Jacques Webster II, Travis Scott is his stage name combining family names) (b. 1991) Contemporary
• Travis Kelce — NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

SurnameOccupationalClassic

Why parents choose it

It still feels friendly, Texan, and easygoing.

Worth knowing

• Its 1980s peak dates it, and current fame clusters around a few celebrity Travises.