Traven
Traven is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small homestead, fair town, or small village.
Origin and history
Traven is a modern masculine given name, likely derived as a variant of the Cornish place name and surname Trevean, meaning 'small town' or 'fair town'. It gained modest usage in the United States toward the late 20th century as a surname-as-first-name choice. Today, it remains a rare given name with under 1,000 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
813 babies in the United States have been named Traven since 1880. It ranks #3863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- IL (20 %)
- LA (20 %)
- OH (20 %)
- TX (20 %)
- UT (20 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 334 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- The prefix 'Tre-' is classic Cornish for a farmstead or settlement, matching many traditional Cornish place names.
- With just over 800 total male births recorded in SSA history, Traven remains an uncommon alternative to names like Travis or Gavin.