Travers
boy nameTravers entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2203 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2203
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3612 |
| 1920s | #3260 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1960s | #3609 |
| 1970s | #2859 |
| 1980s | #3979 |
| 1990s | #7050 |
| 2000s | #9531 |
| 2010s | #11234 |
| 2020s | #10799 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Travers are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Travers alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Travers in 2025?
- Travers is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Travers most popular?
- Travers peaked in 1971, reaching #2203 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Travers with classmates?
- Travers will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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