Traven
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Traven first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 806 babies have been named Traven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Traven is past its peak , currently ranked #27,751 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,751
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Traven
Traven is a boy name .
Traven is currently ranked #27,751 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Traven include Tra, Trav, Travy, Travie, Try, Trie, and Trakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Traven include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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