Traven
Every Traven since 1974 — 813 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Traven
Traven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,861 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 813 American babies have been named Traven. Its peak came in 2007, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Traven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Traven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,861 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,061 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,708 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,712 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,922 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,094 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12,043 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,991 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,972 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,702 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,443 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,265 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,278 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,804 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,380 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,083 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,151 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,268 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,087 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,855 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,916 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,250 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,730 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,228 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Traven in 2025?
Traven ranked #11,861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Traven?
813 babies have been named Traven in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Traven most popular?
Traven peaked in 2007, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Traven a boy or girl name?
Traven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Traven rising or falling?
Traven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.