Travis
Travis is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
To cross, toll collector, or crossroad.
Origin and history
Travis originates from the Old French surname 'Traverser' or 'Travers', originally an occupational title for a toll collector or someone who lived near a bridge or crossing. It transitioned into a popular English given name in the 20th century. In the United States, Travis achieved peak popularity between the 1970s and 1990s and remains a well-known classic.
Popularity in the United States
308,571 babies in the United States have been named Travis since 1880. It ranks #116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #373.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
- NC (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 97 |
| 1900-1910 | 194 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,437 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,461 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,188 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,580 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,898 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,600 |
| 1970-1980 | 64,103 |
| 1980-1990 | 102,927 |
| 1990-2000 | 68,208 |
| 2000-2010 | 25,737 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,898 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,167 |
Famous people named Travis
- Travis Kelce: NFL player, Athlete
- Travis Tritt: Singer, Songwriter
- Travis Scott: Rapper, Producer
Nicknames
Trav
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a person who collected tolls at a bridge, ford, or town gate in medieval Europe.
- Travis was a top 50 male name in the United States throughout the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s.