Traves
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Traves first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 306 babies have been named Traves in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Traves is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,511 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,511
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Traves
Traves is a boy name .
Traves is currently ranked #16,511 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Traves 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 Traves include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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