Name meaning & stats
Travis
Travis means “toll collector”. 302,966 US babies since 1940, peak 1989. Notable Traviss are 2.3× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“toll collector”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1989
302,966 US babies were named Travis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Traviss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.3× | High · 69 people |
| Basketball player | 2.0× | High · 51 people |
| Baseball player | 2.3× | High · 35 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 30 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Traviss show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Travis has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Travis is the main spelling
- Travis 100%
- Travious <1%
- Traves <1%
- Travas <1%
- Travius <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1989)