Travis: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: The lucky color for those named Travis is pink, symbolizing innocence and safety. The lucky gemstone is Tanzanite, believed to promote truthfulness and emotional balance

Travis Overview

Meaning

To cross, traverser

Gender

Boy

Origin

French

Etymology

Originated from the Old French word “traverser,” meaning “to cross” or “to toll.”

Pronunciation

/ˈtræv.ɪs/

Popularity

Travis is notably prevalent in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Travis ranked 379th for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Popular, Modern

Associated Traits

Strong, dependable, adventurous, charismatic

Name Day

October 19th (France)

Travis Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Travers, Trevor, Travisian, Trayvon

Common Nicknames

Trav, Tray, Viss, T, Travy

Diminutives

Travvy, Ravy, Tavy

Famous People

Travis Scott
(American Rapper)
Travis Barker
(American Drummer)
Travis Fimmel
(Australian Actor)
Travis Tritt
(American Singer)
Travis Pastrana
(American Motorsports Competitor)
Travis Rice
(American Snowboarder)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Travis Bickle
("Taxi Driver," Film)
Travis Manawa
("Fear the Walking Dead," TV Series)
Travis Coates
("Old Yeller," Film)
Travis Henderson
("Paris, Texas," Film)
Travis Mayweather
("Star Trek: Enterprise," TV Series)

Places

Travis County
(Texas, USA)
Lake Travis
(Texas, USA)
Travis Park
(San Antonio, Texas, USA)
Travis Air Force Base
(California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Travis?

The name Travis means “tranverser” or “to cross.” People named Travis are typically known for their adventurous spirit and strong determination.

What Is the Origin of The Name Travis?

The name Travis originates from French, derived from the word “traverser,” which means “to cross.” It was initially used as a surname in medieval England for someone who lived near a bridge or ford.

Travis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Travis in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3812021	#3822022	#3792023
Top 3 Rankings	#361979	#371980	#391982

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Travis

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	379 (+3 from 2022)	840 (-7 from 2022)	0.04587
2022	382 (-1 from 2021)	847 No change from 2021	0.04522
2021	381 (-43 from 2020)	847 (-115 from 2020)	0.04521
2020	338 (-16 from 2019)	962 (-68 from 2019)	0.05201
2019	322 (-8 from 2018)	1030 (-46 from 2018)	0.05360
2018	314 (-12 from 2017)	1076 (-91 from 2017)	0.05536
2017	302 (-26 from 2016)	1167 (-146 from 2016)	0.05897
2016	276 (-19 from 2015)	1313 (-91 from 2015)	0.06482
2015	257 (-4 from 2014)	1404 (-87 from 2014)	0.06867
2014	253 (-21 from 2013)	1491 (-94 from 2013)	0.07276
2013	232 (-20 from 2012)	1585 (-173 from 2012)	0.07844
2012	212 (-22 from 2011)	1758 (-184 from 2011)	0.08664
2011	190 (-12 from 2010)	1942 (-184 from 2010)	0.09560
2010	178 (-1 from 2009)	2126 (-72 from 2009)	0.10348
2009	177 No change from 2008	2198 (-34 from 2008)	0.10363
2008	177 (-7 from 2007)	2232 (-171 from 2007)	0.10237
2007	170 (-8 from 2006)	2403 (-196 from 2006)	0.10848
2006	162 (+13 from 2005)	2599 (+231 from 2005)	0.11855
2005	175 (-9 from 2004)	2368 (-93 from 2004)	0.11131
2004	166 (-7 from 2003)	2461 (-80 from 2003)	0.11645
2003	159 (-15 from 2002)	2541 (-161 from 2002)	0.12093
2002	144 (-10 from 2001)	2702 (-241 from 2001)	0.13074
2001	134 (-19 from 2000)	2943 (-346 from 2000)	0.14228
2000	115 (-13 from 1999)	3289 (-319 from 1999)	0.15749
1999	102 (-4 from 1998)	3608 (-316 from 1998)	0.17695
1998	98 (-17 from 1997)	3924 (-760 from 1997)	0.19353
1997	81 (-8 from 1996)	4684 (-475 from 1996)	0.23446
1996	73 (-7 from 1995)	5159 (-443 from 1995)	0.25747
1995	66 (-13 from 1994)	5602 (-1198 from 1994)	0.27852
1994	53 (-3 from 1993)	6800 (-1140 from 1993)	0.33360
1993	50 (-2 from 1992)	7940 (-953 from 1992)	0.38441
1992	48 (-4 from 1991)	8893 (-1242 from 1991)	0.42364
1991	44 (-2 from 1990)	10135 (-1323 from 1990)	0.47814
1990	42 (-1 from 1989)	11458 (-68 from 1989)	0.53243
1989	41 No change from 1988	11526 (+104 from 1988)	0.54991
1988	41 (+1 from 1987)	11422 (+1025 from 1987)	0.57045
1987	42 (+7 from 1986)	10397 (+1918 from 1986)	0.53312
1986	49 (-3 from 1985)	8479 (-616 from 1985)	0.44123
1985	46 (-4 from 1984)	9095 (-1147 from 1984)	0.47261
1984	42 (-1 from 1983)	10242 (-239 from 1983)	0.54574
1983	41 (-2 from 1982)	10481 (+66 from 1982)	0.56241
1982	39 (+1 from 1981)	10415 (+306 from 1981)	0.55188
1981	40 (-3 from 1980)	10109 (-657 from 1980)	0.54280
1980	37 (-1 from 1979)	10766 (-272 from 1979)	0.58045
1979	36 (+10 from 1978)	11038 (+4082 from 1978)	0.61619
1978	46 (-2 from 1977)	6956 (-321 from 1977)	0.40711
1977	44 (+2 from 1976)	7277 (+443 from 1976)	0.42572
1976	46 (+5 from 1975)	6834 (+874 from 1975)	0.41860
1975	51 (+3 from 1974)	5960 (+259 from 1974)	0.36736
1974	54 (-1 from 1973)	5701 (-167 from 1973)	0.34970
1973	53 (+4 from 1972)	5868 (+730 from 1972)	0.36365
1972	57 (+4 from 1971)	5138 (+123 from 1971)	0.30692
1971	61 (+8 from 1970)	5015 (+692 from 1970)	0.27587
1970	69 (+45 from 1969)	4323 (+1460 from 1969)	0.22696
1969	114 (+27 from 1968)	2863 (+800 from 1968)	0.15652
1968	141 (+25 from 1967)	2063 (+461 from 1967)	0.11620
1967	166 (+23 from 1966)	1602 (+303 from 1966)	0.09003
1966	189 (+33 from 1965)	1299 (+222 from 1965)	0.07147
1965	222 (+13 from 1964)	1077 (+53 from 1964)	0.05685
1964	235 (+22 from 1963)	1024 (+137 from 1963)	0.05052
1963	257 (+45 from 1962)	887 (+235 from 1962)	0.04296
1962	302 (+22 from 1961)	652 (+67 from 1961)	0.03102
1961	324 (+6 from 1960)	585 (+36 from 1960)	0.02712
1960	330 (+16 from 1959)	549 (+44 from 1959)	0.02535
1959	346 (+26 from 1958)	505 (+72 from 1958)	0.02331
1958	372 (+42 from 1957)	433 (+79 from 1957)	0.02009
1957	414 (-30 from 1956)	354 (-30 from 1956)	0.01617
1956	384 (-4 from 1955)	384 (+28 from 1955)	0.01789
1955	380 (-9 from 1954)	356 (-4 from 1954)	0.01703
1954	371 (-16 from 1953)	360 (-23 from 1953)	0.01740
1953	355 No change from 1952	383 (+17 from 1952)	0.01913
1952	355 No change from 1951	366 (-8 from 1951)	0.01855
1951	355 (-11 from 1950)	374 (-9 from 1950)	0.01956
1950	344 (+5 from 1949)	383 (+10 from 1949)	0.02106
1949	349 (-1 from 1948)	373 No change from 1948	0.02070
1948	348 (-10 from 1947)	373 (-35 from 1947)	0.02092
1947	338 (-19 from 1946)	408 (+2 from 1946)	0.02196
1946	319 (+25 from 1945)	406 (+99 from 1945)	0.02460
1945	344 (-13 from 1944)	307 (-27 from 1944)	0.02239
1944	331 (+17 from 1943)	334 (+19 from 1943)	0.02404
1943	348 (-28 from 1942)	315 (-44 from 1942)	0.02166
1942	320 (-10 from 1941)	359 (+9 from 1941)	0.02549
1941	310 (-15 from 1940)	350 (-5 from 1940)	0.02789
1940	295 No change from 1939	355 (+2 from 1939)	0.02993
1939	295 (-4 from 1938)	353 (-1 from 1938)	0.03115
1938	291 (+10 from 1937)	354 (+34 from 1937)	0.03115
1937	301 (-6 from 1936)	320 (-15 from 1936)	0.02926
1936	295 (-2 from 1935)	335 (-10 from 1935)	0.03148
1935	293 (-12 from 1934)	345 (-19 from 1934)	0.03226
1934	281 (+31 from 1933)	364 (+68 from 1933)	0.03428
1933	312 (+17 from 1932)	296 (+15 from 1932)	0.02901
1932	329 (-4 from 1931)	281 (-4 from 1931)	0.02615
1931	325 (+34 from 1930)	285 (+30 from 1930)	0.02664
1930	359 (-22 from 1929)	255 (-18 from 1929)	0.02258
1929	337 (+37 from 1928)	273 (+30 from 1928)	0.02465
1928	374 (-9 from 1927)	243 (-13 from 1927)	0.02129
1927	365 (+41 from 1926)	256 (+39 from 1926)	0.02203
1926	406 (-22 from 1925)	217 (-24 from 1925)	0.01894
1925	384 (-2 from 1924)	241 (-5 from 1924)	0.02093
1924	382 (+4 from 1923)	246 (+9 from 1923)	0.02104
1923	386 (-13 from 1922)	237 (-25 from 1922)	0.02093
1922	373 (+12 from 1921)	262 (+16 from 1921)	0.02328
1921	385 (+1 from 1920)	246 (+6 from 1920)	0.02162
1920	386 (-5 from 1919)	240 (+8 from 1919)	0.02180
1919	381 (+1 from 1918)	232 (-12 from 1918)	0.02285
1918	382 (+11 from 1917)	244 (+39 from 1917)	0.02327
1917	393 (+12 from 1916)	205 (+16 from 1916)	0.02137
1916	405 (+22 from 1915)	189 (+29 from 1915)	0.02047
1915	427 (-40 from 1914)	160 (+10 from 1914)	0.01816
1914	387 (+26 from 1913)	150 (+41 from 1913)	0.02195
1913	413 (+33 from 1912)	109 (+32 from 1912)	0.02033
1912	446 (+15 from 1911)	77 (+37 from 1911)	0.01706
1911	461 (+40 from 1910)	40 (+9 from 1910)	0.01657
1910	501 (-52 from 1909)	31 (-1 from 1909)	0.01487
1909	449 (+50 from 1908)	32 (+7 from 1908)	0.01809
1908	499 (+12 from 1907)	25 (+4 from 1907)	0.01503
1907	511 (+57 from 1906)	21 (+4 from 1906)	0.01324
1906	568 (-77 from 1905)	17 (-4 from 1905)	0.01180
1905	491 (+1 from 1904)	21 (+2 from 1904)	0.01466
1904	492 (+242 from 1903)	19 (+9 from 1903)	0.01372
1903	734 (-198 from 1902)	10 (-6 from 1902)	0.00773
1902	536 (+407 from 1901)	16 (+10 from 1901)	0.01205
1901	943 (-513 from 1900)	6 (-21 from 1900)	0.00519
1900	430 (+183 from 1899)	27 (+16 from 1899)	0.01665
1899	613 (+272 from 1898)	11 (+4 from 1898)	0.00955
1898	885 (-270 from 1897)	7 (-5 from 1897)	0.00530
1897	615 (+107 from 1896)	12 (+2 from 1896)	0.00984
1896	722 (-37 from 1895)	10 No change from 1895	0.00775
1895	685 (+102 from 1894)	10 (+2 from 1894)	0.00790
1894	787 (-19 from 1893)	8 No change from 1893	0.00641
1893	768 (-196 from 1892)	8 (-5 from 1892)	0.00661
1892	572 (+63 from 1891)	13 (+4 from 1891)	0.00989
1891	635 (+32 from 1890)	9 No change from 1890	0.00824
1890	667 (+122 from 1889)	9 (+2 from 1889)	0.00752
1889	789 (+128 from 1888)	7 (+1 from 1888)	0.00588
1888	917 (-339 from 1886)	6 (-5 from 1886)	0.00462
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	578 (-1 from 1885)	11 No change from 1885	0.00924
1885	577 (+36 from 1884)	11 (+1 from 1884)	0.00949
1884	613 (+31 from 1883)	10 (+1 from 1883)	0.00815
1883	644 (-33 from 1882)	9 (-1 from 1882)	0.00800
1882	611 (-85 from 1880)	10 (-2 from 1880)	0.00819
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	526 First SSA data recorded	12 First SSA data recorded	0.01014

American States Popularity Rankings for Travis

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#4462021

#3612022

#3812023

Texas (TX)

#3382021

#4132022

#3762023

Florida (FL)

#4062021

#3782022

#3912023

Ohio (OH)

#4152021

#4822022

#4892023

North Carolina (NC)

#3372021

#3822022

#3542023

New York (NY)

#3552021

#3792022

#4672023

Michigan (MI)

#4532021

#5222022

#4432023

Georgia (GA)

#4462021

#3022022

#3672023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#4462021

#3342022

#2212023

Illinois (IL)

#3952021

#6122022

#4302023

Virginia (VA)

#3962021

#4642022

#3482023

Indiana (IN)

#3212021

#3062022

#4102023

Missouri (MO)

#4382021

#2852022

#3172023

Tennessee (TN)

#3482021

#4262022

#4762023

Wisconsin (WI)

#5092021

#5102022

#5152023

Louisiana (LA)

#2522021

#2792022

#3952023

Minnesota (MN)

#5832019

#4992021

#7232023

Washington (WA)

#5412021

#4062022

#5312023

South Carolina (SC)

#3222021

#2802022

#4792023

Kentucky (KY)

#4872021

#2602022

#4242023

Iowa (IA)

#3352018

#4512021

#4452023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4582021

#3282022

#4562023

Alabama (AL)

#3272021

#2662022

#3072023

Oregon (OR)

#3212020

#3532021

#3922023

Colorado (CO)

#4632021

#6382022

#4532023

Utah (UT)

#6702021

#3932022

#3252023

Kansas (KS)

#3522020

#6392021

#3732023

Arizona (AZ)

#3952021

#5822022

#4442023

Maryland (MD)

#4012021

#5302022

#3952023

Arkansas (AR)

#4802021

#4792022

#5572023

Mississippi (MS)

#3452021

#2482022

#2502023

New Jersey (NJ)

#2922021

#4222022

#3322023

Nebraska (NE)

#4342016

#4992017

#4922018

West Virginia (WV)

#3422019

#3372021

#3302022

Massachusetts (MA)

#2292021

#2842022

#4172023

Idaho (ID)

#2532020

#3512022

#4652023

Maine (ME)

#2342015

#2732016

#2272019

South Dakota (SD)

#2722013

#2472016

#3022021

North Dakota (ND)

#2102005

#1762006

#2182015

Connecticut (CT)

#4352021

#4422022

#4172023

Montana (MT)

#2492016

#2672017

#2702023

Nevada (NV)

#4932021

#3352022

#4972023

New Mexico (NM)

#3222018

#4342019

#2862023

Hawaii (HI)

#3352016

#2222017

#2372018

New Hampshire (NH)

#2142017

#2212020

#2092022

Alaska (AK)

#2482016

#2042019

#1662022

Wyoming (WY)

#1082007

#1712010

#882012

Vermont (VT)

#872005

#1412008

#1442012

District of Columbia (DC)

#2902007

#2192010

#2752013

Delaware (DE)

#1382016

#2392017

#2522021

Rhode Island (RI)

#1922019

#2012021

#2442023

Popularity Rankings for Travis in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#731999

#712000

#782005

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#881996

#881997

#881998

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#2132021

#2922022

#2492023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#2772019

#2272020

#4272022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#3252020

#2282021

#2572022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#4332021

#3112022

#3482023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#3332019

#4432020

#4872021

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#3392021

#5202022

#3772023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#5562020

#3492021

#7702023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#4522006

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#4672009

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Travis a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Travis is most commonly associated with boys due to its masculine sound and historical usage.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Travis

Travers
Meaning: Large village/settlement
Origin: WelshTrevor
Travisian
Trayvon

Trav
Tray
Viss
T
Travy

Travvy
Ravy
Tavy

Travis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Travis Scott (Rapper, born 1991): An American rapper and producer who is famous for his hit songs and dynamic stage performances.
Travis Barker (Drummer, born 1975): The drummer for Blink-182 and a prominent figure in the pop-punk music scene.
Travis Fimmel (Actor, born 1979): An Australian actor who starred as Ragnar Lothbrok in the TV series "Vikings."
Travis Tritt (Singer, born 1963): An American country music singer known for his soulful voice and numerous hit songs.
Travis Pastrana (Motorsports competitor, born 1983): An American motorsports competitor and stunt performer.
Travis Rice (Snowboarder, born 1982): An American professional snowboarder who has won numerous awards for his performances.

Travis Bickle ("Taxi Driver," 1976 Film): A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City.
Travis Manawa ("Fear the Walking Dead," 2015 TV Series): A high school English teacher trying to protect his family during a zombie apocalypse.
Travis Coates ("Old Yeller," 1957 Film): A young boy who forms a strong bond with a stray dog in post-Civil War Texas.
Travis Henderson ("Paris, Texas," 1984 Film): A man who reconnects with his young son after being missing for several years.
Travis Mayweather ("Star Trek: Enterprise," 2001 TV Series): The helmsman of the starship Enterprise NX-01 who explores deep space.

Travis County (Texas, USA): A county located in south-central Texas, home to the state capital, Austin.
Lake Travis (Texas, USA): A reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas, popular for water recreation activities.
Travis Park (Texas, USA): A public park in downtown San Antonio, offering green space and cultural events.
Travis Air Force Base (California, USA): A major United States Air Force base in Fairfield, serving as a critical mobility hub.

Meaning: Large village/settlement
Origin: WelshTrevor
Trent
Tristen
Meaning: Three, third, one who tripped
Origin: EnglishTripp
Truman

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Travis Name Meaning

Travis Overview

Travis Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Travis?

What Is the Origin of The Name Travis?

Travis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Travis in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Travis

California (CA)

Texas (TX)

Florida (FL)

Ohio (OH)

North Carolina (NC)

New York (NY)

Michigan (MI)

Georgia (GA)

Pennsylvania (PA)

Illinois (IL)

Virginia (VA)

Indiana (IN)

Missouri (MO)

Tennessee (TN)

Wisconsin (WI)

Louisiana (LA)

Minnesota (MN)

Washington (WA)

South Carolina (SC)

Kentucky (KY)

Iowa (IA)

Oklahoma (OK)

Alabama (AL)

Oregon (OR)

Colorado (CO)

Utah (UT)

Kansas (KS)

Arizona (AZ)

Maryland (MD)

Arkansas (AR)

Mississippi (MS)

New Jersey (NJ)

Nebraska (NE)

West Virginia (WV)

Massachusetts (MA)

Idaho (ID)

Maine (ME)

South Dakota (SD)

North Dakota (ND)

Connecticut (CT)

Montana (MT)

Nevada (NV)

New Mexico (NM)

Hawaii (HI)

New Hampshire (NH)

Alaska (AK)

Wyoming (WY)

Vermont (VT)

District of Columbia (DC)

Delaware (DE)

Rhode Island (RI)

Popularity in Other American Territories

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in Ireland

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Popularity in Germany

Is Travis a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Travis

Travis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

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