Holding steady.
Popularity of Traves since 1968
Babies named Traves per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Traves is an extremely rare given name in American usage, first recorded in 1968 and never reaching the top 1,000. Its peak year was 1979, after which its use declined to minimal levels. The trajectory has been stable but at a very low frequency, with no revival in recent decades. Traves is almost certainly a spelling variant or back-formation from the surname Travis, itself derived from the Old French word for 'crossing.' The name's obscurity means it is almost never encountered in public life, and it has no well-known bearers. For parents seeking a distinctive and uncommon name with a familiar sound, Traves offers a rare alternative to the more common Travis.
Traves is likely a variant of the surname Travis, which itself derives from the Old French 'travers' meaning 'crossing' or 'to cross,' often given to someone who lived near a bridge or ford. The name appears sporadically in U.S. records from the late 1960s, but never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its usage remains rare and scattered.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Travis
Sibling names for Traves
Names that share Traves's style, for a brother or sister.
