Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Travis.
National Rank (2025)
#434
All-Time Peak Rank
#36 (1979)
Total U.S. Births
308,571
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Travis Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Travis
According to SSA data, Travis achieved its highest historical rank of #36 in 1979. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1989 with 11,526 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 47.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 138 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Travis scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-47.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,526Births in 1989
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
138Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:76
1890s:97
1900s:194
1910s:1,437
1920s:2,461
1930s:3,188
1940s:3,580
1950s:3,898
1960s:12,600
1970s:64,103
1980s:102,927
1990s:68,208
2000s:25,737
2010s:14,898
2020s:5,167
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTra-vis
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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