How Many People Are Named Traven?
Complete statistics for the name Traven: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Traven is a very rare name, with only 789 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 418,424 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 72% of those named Traven being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 806 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Traven Through the Generations
Traven peaked in popularity in 2007 with 43 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of people named Traven is 24, indicating it's primarily a name for younger generations. Of the 789 estimated to be alive today, 580 are under 30, 226 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent the name's adoption has been.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Traven's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Traven
How Many People Have the Name Traven?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 789 people in the United States currently share the name Traven. That works out to roughly 1 in every 418,424 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Traven a Common or Rare Name?
Traven is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Traven Mean?
Traven means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Traven in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Traven Most Popular?
The name Traven reached peak popularity in 2007, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Traven?
Approximately 789 people named Traven live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 806. That works out to roughly 1 in 418,424 Americans.
Is Traven a rare name?
Traven is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 418,424 Americans has this name.
What does the name Traven mean?
Traven means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Traven more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Traven are male and 0% are female.
When was Traven most popular?
Traven peaked in 2007 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.