Travis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Crossroads; To Cross
Background: The name Travis originates from the Old French word 'traverser,' meaning 'to cross.' It is related to the Latin term 'traversus,' which also means 'crossed.' Historically, the name is often associated with a person who lives or works at a crossroads.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#115
Total births
309,943
Most popular decade
1980s
(311,073 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-108 ranks)
Years in Top 100
29
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #526
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 11,528
- Peak rank
- #41
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 914
- Recent rank
- #361
Female
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,398
- Peak year
- 1988
- Peak year births
- 91
- Peak rank
- #1,491
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 19
- Recent rank
- #6,216
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).