Traven
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,210 in 1995
6 babies were named Traven in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Traven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Traven, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Traven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTraven first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1995, when it ranked #2,210. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTraven was 4.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 63,291 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
About the name Traven
Traven is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Traven for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 41 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #2,210 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 967,742 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,808 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,809 boys |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Traven
What is the origin of the name Traven?
Traven has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Traven a boy or girl name?
Traven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Traven?
Traven ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#2,210).