Travon Boy

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRAY-von /ˈtreɪ.vɒn/

Origin: Modern English; African American Vernacular English

Meaning: Derived from the name Travis; possibly means 'to cross' or 'to traverse'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Travon is believed to be a modern variation of the name Trevon, which itself is derived from the name Trevor. The etymology of Trevor traces back to the Welsh name 'Trefor', composed of the elements 'tref', meaning "homestead" or "settlement," and 'or', which is often interpreted as "large" or "great." This Welsh origin entered the English language during the Middle Ages, particularly as the name became more common in England due to the influence of Welsh culture and migration.

The name Trevor was first recorded in the 12th century and has since evolved into various forms, including Trevon and Travon. Historically, the name Trevor gained prominence through notable figures, such as Trevor of the 12th-century Welsh nobility.

The name was further popularized in literature and culture, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, as it appeared in various works and was adopted by families across the English-speaking world. The name Trevor was also included in the King James Bible, which contributed to its recognition and use among English speakers, although it was not directly translated from biblical texts.

Culturally, the name Travon, like its predecessors, carries connotations of strength and stability, reflecting its roots in the concept of a homestead. The variations of the name, including Trevon and Trevor, have been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition.

The diminutive form 'Trev' is also used informally, reflecting a common practice in English naming conventions where names are shortened for familiarity. Overall, the name Travon encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in its Welsh origins.

Famous people named Travon

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Travon Walker is a professional American football player best known for being the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Travon Free is a writer and director best known for his work on the film Two Distant Strangers and the television series The Daily Show.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Travon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TrevonTavionTristanTreyTalonTavish

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Travon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TravisTrevonTavonTavianTreyTalonTavishTrevTavTrent

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Travon was first seen in the United States in 1967.

Travon has ranked as high as #1120 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Travon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Travon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Travon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Travon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 32 32 0
2024 33 33 0
2023 38 38 0
2022 34 34 0
2021 54 54 0
2020 45 45 0
2019 41 41 0
2018 70 70 0
2017 53 53 0
2016 58 58 0
2015 67 67 0
2014 76 76 0
2013 97 97 0
2012 89 89 0
2011 92 92 0
2010 136 136 0
2009 147 147 0
2008 147 147 0
2007 173 173 0
2006 200 200 0
2005 203 203 0
2004 189 189 0
2003 225 225 0
2002 224 224 0
2001 278 278 0
2000 267 267 0
1999 249 249 0
1998 272 272 0
1997 297 297 0
1996 286 280 6
1995 373 368 5
1994 316 311 5
1993 216 216 0
1992 242 242 0
1991 219 212 7
1990 149 144 5
1989 122 122 0
1988 104 104 0
1987 96 96 0
1986 89 89 0
1985 84 84 0
1984 84 84 0
1983 49 49 0
1982 38 38 0
1981 48 48 0
1980 45 45 0
1979 32 32 0
1978 31 31 0
1977 43 43 0
1976 37 37 0
1975 25 25 0
1974 12 12 0
1973 6 6 0
1972 7 7 0
1971 12 12 0
1970 15 15 0
1969 7 7 0
1967 5 5 0

Top States for Travon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 6
38%
FL 5
31%
TX 5
31%