Travis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Travis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Travis?
Travis is spelled T-R-A-V-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Travis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Travis” may derive from an Old French word associated with crossing or toll collection.
- Origin
- The name “Travis” is commonly associated with Old French origins, possibly derived from the word “traverser” meaning “to cross.”
- Pronunciation
- TRA-viss · 2 syllables
Travis Popularity in 2025
Rank#434
Recorded Births732
- Boys usage fell 75 places to #434 and recorded 191 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Travis Mean?
The name “Travis” may derive from an Old French word associated with crossing or toll collection.
Origin: The name “Travis” is commonly associated with Old French origins, possibly derived from the word “traverser” meaning “to cross.”
How Do You Pronounce Travis?
PronunciationTRA-viss
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Travis?
- History
- “Travis” has historical usage as a surname linked to locations near crossroads or toll stations, later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Travis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 732 | #434 |
| 2024 | Boys | 923 | #359 |
| 2023 | Boys | 848 | #379 |
| 2022 | Boys | 849 | #382 |
| 2021 | Boys | 850 | #380 |
| 2020 | Boys | 965 | #337 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,032 | #322 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,077 | #314 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,168 | #302 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,314 | #276 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,404 | #257 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,491 | #253 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,585 | #232 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,758 | #212 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,943 | #190 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,126 | #178 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,198 | #177 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,232 | #177 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,404 | #170 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,599 | #162 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,368 | #175 |
| 2004 | Girls | 19 | #6,216 |
| 2004 | Boys | 2,461 | #166 |
| 2003 | Boys | 2,541 | #159 |
When Was Travis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1989 · Boys
11,526 recorded births
National rank #41
1990 · Boys
11,462 recorded births
National rank #42
1988 · Boys
11,423 recorded births
National rank #41
1979 · Boys
11,037 recorded births
National rank #36
Where Travis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #189 | 16 |
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| NJ | #293 | 30 |
| KY | #305 | 17 |
| SC | #327 | 16 |
| VA | #329 | 25 |
| MO | #336 | 19 |
| LA | #353 | 14 |