Travolta
Pronunciation: [ tr-uhv-OHLT-uh ]
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Travolta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 11 babies have been named Travolta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Travolta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,958 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,958
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Travolta
Travolta is a boy name .
Travolta is currently ranked #7,958 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Travolta include Tra, Trav, Travy, Travie, Travo, Travoy, Travoie, Lta, Ltay, Ltaie, Try, and Trie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Travolta include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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