Travis
Travis is an English occupational name derived from the Old French word "traverser," meaning "to cross" or "toll collector." Originally a surname for someone who collected tolls at a bridge or crossing, it became popular as a first name in the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#361 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Popular in the 1980s-1990s, giving it a distinctly Gen X/Millennial feel
- •Has a casual, down-to-earth quality that works well across different settings
- •The name evokes an American Western or Southern charm
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Statistics
307,827
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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