Travis
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Travis is an Old French name meaning “toll collector”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.9% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Travis
Travis is a name of Old French (French) origin that historically served as an occupational surname for a toll collector or overseer. The root derives from the word traverser, which signifies crossing, specifically referencing an official stationed at a bridge or road to collect passage fees. This name transitioned into a personal given name as occupational identifiers shifted into common usage during the later centuries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Travis
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Travis is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.9% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Travis
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Travis is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.8K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.4K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 14K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Travis ranked #512 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #255 in 2024 — a drop of 257 places. Travis maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #55 in 1979. Its lowest recorded position was #760 in 2022. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -198 places (from #314 to #512).
Name StyleMethodology
Travis is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 2,934 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,285 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Travis
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Travis is characterized by a two-syllable, trochaic stress pattern that became highly prevalent in the latter half of the 20th century. Its connection to public figures like the musician Travis Barker lends it a distinct Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Travis
Middle names used with TravisMethodology
Travis is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Travis James · Travis Wayne · Travis Michael · Travis Scott · Travis RayView all 952 boy middle names.
- Total 1,656 middle names used with Travis
- 195 girl middle names used with Travis
- 466 unisex middle names used with Travis
Middle name suggestions for TravisMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Travis is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Travis Jacob · Travis Jason · Travis Jesus · Travis Jerry · Travis Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Travis
Sound Like Travis Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Trevis · Travious · Tarvis · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Travis Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Travin
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Travis Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Travis”
Dictionary Meaning of "Travis"Methodology
A surname originating as an occupation
A male given name transferred from the surname
A neighbourhood of Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States
An unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, United States
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How to Spell Travis in ASL
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