Travis
Travis first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1989, when 11,526 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 732.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Travis popular?
Declining Travis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1989 peak.
| 2020s | 5,167 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,898 | |
| 2000s | 25,737 | |
| 1990s | 68,208 | |
| 1980s | 102,927 | |
| 1970s | 64,103 | |
| 1960s | 12,600 | |
| 1950s | 3,898 | |
| 1940s | 3,580 | |
| 1930s | 3,188 | |
| 1920s | 2,461 | |
| 1910s | 1,437 | |
| 1900s | 194 | |
| 1890s | 97 | |
| 1880s | 76 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Travis mean?
Travis comes from an English and French surname meaning “to cross” — for someone who lived by a crossing or collected a toll. It is especially popular in the American South.
Nicknames for Travis
- Trav
Variants & spellings
- Travers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Travis a boy or a girl name?
Travis is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Travis a popular name right now?
Travis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1989 peak.
How popular is the name Travis?
In 2025, Travis ranked #434 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Travis most popular?
Travis was most popular in 1989, when about 11,526 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Travis?
Common nicknames for Travis include Trav.