boys' name · peaked 1989

Travis

Every Travis since 1880 — 310,687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#434
among boys
Babies in 2025
732
named Travis
Peak year
1989
11,575 babies
All-time total
310,687
since 1880

The story of Travis

Travis is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #434 in 2025 with 732 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 310,687 American babies have been named Travis. Its peak came in 1989, when 11,575 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Travis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Travis year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 732 #434
2024 923 #360
2023 848 #379
2022 849 #382
2021 850 #380
2020 965 #338
2019 1,032 #322
2018 1,077 #314
2017 1,168 #303
2016 1,314 #276
2015 1,404 #257
2014 1,491 #253
2013 1,585 #232
2012 1,758 #212
2011 1,943 #190
2010 2,126 #178
2009 2,198 #177
2008 2,232 #177
2007 2,404 #170
2006 2,599 #162
2005 2,368 #175
2004 19 #6,476 2,461 #166
2003 2,541 #159
2002 2,702 #144
2001 2,943 #134
2000 10 #9,832 3,289 #115
1995 14 #6,623 5,602 #66
1990 33 #3,354 11,462 #42
1985 71 #1,664 9,094 #46
1980 86 #1,432 10,764 #37
1975 46 #1,960 5,961 #51
1970 28 #2,642 4,321 #69
1965 11 #4,189 1,076 #222
1960 8 #5,142 549 #330
1955 5 #6,657 356 #381
1950 7 #4,705 383 #345
1945 14 #2,445 307 #344
1940 11 #2,720 355 #295
1935 9 #3,139 345 #294
1930 6 #4,509 254 #361
1925 14 #2,606 241 #386
1920 10 #3,321 240 #386
1915 10 #2,882 160 #427
1910 5 #2,754 31 #511
1905 21 #506
1900 27 #443
1895 10 #735
1890 9 #734
1885 11 #601
1880 12 #564

Famous people named Travis

  1. Travis Fimmel Model · b. 1979
  2. Travis Scott Singer · b. 1991
  3. Travis Kalanick Businessperson · b. 1976
  4. Travis Knight Film director · b. 1973
  5. Travis Pastrana Racing driver · b. 1983

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Travis in 2025?

Travis ranked #434 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 732 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Travis?

310,687 babies have been named Travis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Travis most popular?

Travis peaked in 1989, when 11,575 newborns received the name.

Is Travis a boy or girl name?

Travis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Travis rising or falling?

Travis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Travis?

Well-known people named Travis include Travis Fimmel (model), Travis Scott (singer), Travis Kalanick (businessperson).

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