How Many People Are Named Travis?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Travis

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 2,332 living people in the United States currently have the first name Travis. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,140 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #550 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~2,332CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,140Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#550U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1943 (98 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~2,332
Historical Births (SSA)
5,140
All-Time Rank
#550
Historical Peak
1943

Key Insights for Travis

Estimated Living Bearers
~2,332 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#550
Distinctive First Name
Historical Peak Year
1943
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
10.5% Male · 89.5% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~292 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Travis

Living Population Model
~2,332

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,140

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,704

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
54.4 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1943

Highest annual total: 98 registrations in 1943.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (+0%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Travis has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Travis (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1943 (~98 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
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201420020
201520020
201620020
201720020
201820020
201920020
202020020
202120020
202220020
202320020
202420020

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
98/100
1950s
81/100
1960s
52/100
1970s
22/100
1980s
11/100
1990s
6/100
2000s
21/100
2010s
20/100
2020s
10/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Travis has been predominantly feminine (89.5% female vs 10.5% male).

Male: 10.5% (~538 births)Female: 89.5% (~4,602 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Travis

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Travis in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Travis appeared 3,704 times, ranking #532 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,704 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#532
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Travis Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~292 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~29212.5%
Texas (TX)~2159.2%
Florida (FL)~1596.8%
New York (NY)~1426.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~934%
Illinois (IL)~913.9%
Ohio (OH)~843.6%
Georgia (GA)~773.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 2,332 people named Travis are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 54.4 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Travis: 54.4 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travis

How many people in the U.S. are named Travis?

Approximately 2,332 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Travis. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,140 birth applications for Travis between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Travis?

Travis ranks #550 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This positions Travis as a distinctive name with established historical recognition.

When was the name Travis most popular in America?

The name Travis reached its peak historical popularity in 1943, when 98 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Travis?

Travis has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Travis?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Travis has been predominantly feminine (89.5% female vs 10.5% male).

Where is the name Travis most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Travis resides in California, with approximately 292 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Travis in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Travis appeared 3,704 times in census returns, ranking #532 in official 2020 returns.

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