Total births
857
Boys' name · since 1968
Travell
Travell has 857 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7888
- among boys today
- 857
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Travell is the #7888 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 857 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Travell recorded 857 times among boys since 1968, holding rank #7888 nationally today, ahead of 45% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #7888 among boys today
- 857 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Travell is currently the #7888 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 857 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7888
- among boys today
- 857
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Travell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7888
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Travell was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
34 babies were named Travell in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Travell compares
857 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Travell's all-time total is 134% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Travell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 857 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Travell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Travell splits its recorded history at 1998: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Travell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#7,888
Active since
1968
Travell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Travell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Travell's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Travell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
141 births
- 1990s
1990s
254 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 254 births (30% of all-time use).
How Travell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Travell's total volume
Travell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Travell by state
Where Travell concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 52 | 6.1% |
| #2 | California | | 28 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Travell's total US births 6.1%
Even split
52 of 857 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Travell? ▼
Travell has been given to 857 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7888 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Travell most popular? ▼
Travell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Travell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Travell are Illinois (52 births), California (28 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Travell been used? ▼
Travell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 58 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Travell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Travis, Tracy, Trace, Tracey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Travell's data
- Travell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Travells (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Travell
Nearby Names Like Travell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Travell
Travis Boy
#359 308,571 births
Tracy Boy
#3276 61,501 births
Trace Boy
#703 13,764 births
Tracey Boy
#7304 8,688 births
Travon Boy
#3469 6,650 births
Compare Travell side by side: Travell vs Travis Travell vs Tracy Travell vs Trace
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Travell
Renan #7887
407 births · Peak 2000
Antwaun #7889
1,469 births · Peak 1986
Jonnathan #7886
1,238 births · Peak 1999
Montreal #7890
1,113 births · Peak 1990
Bijan #7885
998 births · Peak 1991
Amal #7891
372 births · Peak 2002
Antwain #7884
2,364 births · Peak 1979
Dorien #7892
1,207 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Travell: #7888 Boys' Name - 857 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/travell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Travell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.