Trevis
Trevis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
To cross, toll-collector, or gatekeeper.
Origin and history
Trevis is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the Old French place name or surname Travis, which originally referred to a toll-collector or someone living near a crossing. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century as an alternative spelling of Travis. Today it remains a rare given name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,784 babies in the United States have been named Trevis since 1880. It ranks #3028 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.6 %)
- SC (15.2 %)
- LA (14.8 %)
- GA (14.5 %)
- NY (12 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 525 |
| 1980-1990 | 373 |
| 1990-2000 | 355 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Fun facts
- Trevis developed as a phonetically influenced variant of the more traditional name Travis.