Holding steady.
Popularity of Traver since 1967
Babies named Traver per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Traver's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Traver is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1967. It saw its peak usage in 1977, but has never been common enough to enter the national top 1,000. The name has remained stable in use since its debut, with no significant surge or decline. Though its origin is uncertain, Traver is likely a modern variant of the surname Travers, which itself has Norman French roots. Parents who choose Traver often favor its crisp, one-syllable sound and surname style, similar to other short, strong names like Grant or Cole. The name's rarity ensures a distinctive choice for a child, without breaking from familiar naming conventions.
Traver is a modern given name, likely derived from the English surname Traver, which itself may be a variant of Travers. Travers originated as a Norman French occupational name for a toll collector or ferryman, from Old French travers, meaning 'crossing'. The name saw occasional use in the United States from the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trav
Variants: Travers
Sibling names for Traver
Names that share Traver's style, for a brother or sister.
