Declining since 1993, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Travell since 1968
Babies named Travell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Travell is a modern American given name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1968. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is thought to be either a creative respelling of the surname Travis or a direct derivation from the English word 'travel'. The name experienced a gradual rise in popularity, reaching its peak year in 1994. Since 1993, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting a broader trend away from invented or unconventional names. Despite its decline, Travell remains a distinctive choice, having never broken into the top 1,000 names nationwide and lacking strong regional associations, as indicated by its absence from any state's top popularity lists.
Travell is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1968. It may be a respelling of the surname Travis, which itself derives from the Old French 'traverser' meaning 'to cross'. Alternatively, it could be directly inspired by the English word 'travel', giving it a sense of journey or adventure. The name has seen sporadic use, peaking in the mid-1990s, and remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trav
Sibling names for Travell
Names that share Travell's style, for a brother or sister.
