Travers
Pronunciation: [ tr-AV-erz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Travers first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 366 babies have been named Travers in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Travers is past its peak , currently ranked #17,209 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,209
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Bantu origin
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About the Name Travers
Travers is a boy name .
Travers is currently ranked #17,209 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Travers include Tra, Try, Traie, and Travie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Travers include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis