Travell
Travell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Traveler, worker, or tormentor (from Old French 'travail').
Origin and history
Travell originated as an English occupational surname derived from Old French, historically related to a worker or traveler. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name that saw modern usage starting in the late 20th century. It remains an unconventional choice with a distinctive, rhythmic sound.
Popularity in the United States
857 babies in the United States have been named Travell since 1880. It ranks #3820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- IL (61.2 %)
- CA (32.9 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Travell
- Travell Dixon: American football player
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old French word 'travail', which originally referred to hard labor or work before becoming associated with journeying.
- The name emerged as a modern given name in the late 20th century, following the popular U.S. trend of using surnames as first names.