Travis is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #314 in 2018 with 1,077 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,159 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 79.1%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,686 boys born was named Travis. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Travis is a surname-style classic often linked to crossing. It has a straightforward, sturdy sound that helped it become a long-running modern boys' name.
The name rose strongly in the twentieth century and remained familiar through sport, music, and popular culture. Its solid feel comes from being practical and easy to say.