Declining since 1995, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Travon since 1967
Babies named Travon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 220 |
| 1980s | 759 |
| 1990s | 2,591 |
| 2000s | 2,053 |
| 2010s | 779 |
| 2020s | 236 |
Meaning & origin
Travon is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name list in 1967. Its popularity grew through the 1970s and 1980s, reaching a peak in 1995 when it achieved its highest rank. Since then, usage has steadily declined, dropping to rank 3,513 in 2025, with about 1 in every 53,377 boys receiving the name. Travon is part of a broader naming trend that favors names beginning with the 'Tra-' sound, such as Travis and Tramaine, combined with the trendy '-von' suffix seen in names like Davon and Javon. While it has never been among the most common names, its trajectory through the late 20th century illustrates the creative, distinctly modern style of American naming in that era. The name has no traditional etymology or history beyond its coinage as a distinctive contemporary choice.
Travon is a modern American coinage, formed by blending the initial syllable Tra- (as in Travis or Tramaine) with the popular suffix -von (found in names like Davon and Javon). The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 1960s and saw peak usage in the mid-1990s, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive, rhythmically similar names.
Where Travon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trav, Von
Sibling names for Travon
Names that share Travon's style, for a brother or sister.
