Is Travis a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Travis is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Travis?

It’s currently ranked #338 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Travis?

TRAV-iss · IPA: //ˈtræv.ɪs//

Travis Boy

Popularity: #338 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTRAV-iss / /ˈtræv.ɪs/

English; French

Meaning

English: crossing; French: to cross

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Travis is derived from the Old French word 'traverser', meaning 'to cross'. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. The name is often associated with the Travis family name, which has historical roots in England. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.

Trend Summary

Travis has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Variants

Travy
Trav

International Variants

Travis (English)
Trava (Spanish)

Famous people named Travis

Travis Scott is an American rapper and producer known for his innovative music and energetic performances.

Travis Pastrana is an American motorsports competitor and stunt performer famous for his achievements in motocross and rally racing.

Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the ride-sharing company Uber.

Travis Tritt is an American country music singer and songwriter known for his distinctive voice and hit songs.

Fictional characters named Travis

Travis Bickle is the main character in the film 'Taxi Driver', portrayed as a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran.

Travis the Chimp is a character in the book 'Travis' by John Grisham, which explores themes of animal rights and ethics.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Travis was first seen in the United States in 1880. Travis has ranked as high as #66 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Travis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Travis (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	116	14%
CA	92	11%
FL	53	6%
NY	45	5%
PA	37	4%
OH	36	4%
IL	27	3%
NC	26	3%
MI	23	3%
MO	23	3%
GA	22	3%
WA	22	3%
AZ	20	2%
IN	20	2%
WI	19	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1882	10
1883	9
1884	10
1885	11
1886	11
1888	6
1889	7
1890	9
1891	9
1892	13
1893	8
1894	8
1895	10
1896	10
1897	12
1898	7
1899	11
1900	27
1901	6
1902	16
1903	10
1904	19
1905	21
1906	17
1907	21
1908	25
1909	32
1910	31
1911	40
1912	77
1913	109
1914	150
1915	160
1916	189
1917	205
1918	244
1919	232
1920	240
1921	246
1922	262
1923	237
1924	246
1925	241
1926	217
1927	256
1928	243
1929	273
1930	254
1931	286
1932	282
1933	295
1934	364
1935	345
1936	335
1937	320
1938	354
1939	353
1940	355
1941	350
1942	359
1943	315
1944	334
1945	307
1946	406
1947	408
1948	373
1949	373
1950	383
1951	374
1952	366
1953	383
1954	360
1955	356
1956	384
1957	353
1958	434
1959	505
1960	549
1961	585
1962	653
1963	886
1964	1,024
1965	1,077
1966	1,299
1967	1,602
1968	2,063
1969	2,862
1970	4,323
1971	5,015
1972	5,138
1973	5,867
1974	5,702
1975	5,960
1976	6,833
1977	7,277
1978	6,955
1979	11,037
1980	10,765
1981	10,109
1982	10,415
1983	10,480
1984	10,240
1985	9,094
1986	8,480
1987	10,397
1988	11,421
1989	11,528
1990	11,460
1991	10,134
1992	8,895
1993	7,942
1994	6,800
1995	5,602
1996	5,159
1997	4,684
1998	3,924
1999	3,608
2000	3,289
2001	2,943
2002	2,702
2003	2,541
2004	2,461
2005	2,368
2006	2,599
2007	2,403
2008	2,232
2009	2,198
2010	2,126
2011	1,943
2012	1,758
2013	1,585
2014	1,491
2015	1,404
2016	1,314
2017	1,167
2018	1,077
2019	1,031
2020	964
2021	848
2022	848
2023	846
2024	914