Travion
A name of unknown origin, perhaps from combining "Travis" and "Davion".
Name Census estimates that about 2,397 living Americans carry the first name Travion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Travion today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Travion births was 2007 (117 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Travion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
2.4K
~ 1 in 142,993 Americans
Peak year
2007
117 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,852
Tracked since 1974
Census
Travion in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,748 people with the first name Travion, which placed it at #8,329 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,329
National first-name rank
People counted
1.7K
1,748 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
91.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Travion
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Travion is Black at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Travion described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Travion at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.1% · 1,592
- Two or more races4.7% · 83
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 35
- White1.5% · 27
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 5
Popularity
Travion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Travion from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,031 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Travion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Travion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Travions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Travion, while Arkansas, Wisconsin, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 80 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Travion
The name Travion is a relatively modern English invention, likely derived from the combination of the Latin word "travio" meaning "to cross" and the French suffix "-on." It is believed to have first emerged in the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional names.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to various linguistic roots. The Latin "travio" is closely related to the English word "traverse," suggesting a connection to travel, exploration, or crossing boundaries. The French suffix "-on" is commonly found in names of French origin, lending a certain flair and sophistication to the name.
Due to its recent origins, there are no known historical references to the name Travion in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, the concept of traversing or crossing paths has been a recurring theme throughout human history, reflecting the innate desire for adventure, discovery, and personal growth.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Travion are relatively scarce, as it gained popularity only in the latter half of the 20th century. One of the first notable individuals to bear the name was Travion Blount, an American football player born in 1992, who played for several NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers.
Another prominent figure named Travion is Travion Bain, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1993, known for his collaborations with various artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres. His music often explores themes of personal growth, overcoming adversity, and embracing one's unique identity.
In the world of academia, Travion Garrette, born in 1985, is a respected scholar and professor of mathematics at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on abstract algebra, combinatorics, and their applications in various fields.
Travion Hicks, born in 1987, is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the non-profit organization "Embrace Your Legacy," which aims to empower and support underprivileged communities through education, mentorship, and access to resources.
Lastly, Travion Caldwell, born in 1990, is a renowned visual artist and curator based in New York City. His works, which often incorporate mixed media and found objects, explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the intersection of art and social justice.
While the name Travion may be relatively new, its unique blend of linguistic roots and its association with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields suggest a name that embodies a spirit of exploration, innovation, and personal growth.
People
Travion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Travion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Travion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Travion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,397 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Travion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 142,993 US residents.
Is Travion a common name?
We classify Travion as "Rare". It ranks above 94.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Travion most popular?
The single biggest year for Travion was 2007, when 117 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Travion is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Travion in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,748 people with the name Travion, or 0.58 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,329 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Travion in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Travion?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Travion leans strongly male. 1,718 people counted with this name were male (98.6%), compared with 24 female bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Travion?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Travion is Black at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Travion most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Travion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (1,592 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Travion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Travion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Travion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Travion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Travion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Travion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Travion?
You can see how many people share the name Travion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.