How Many People Are Named Travers?

Complete statistics for the name Travers: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Travers
Rare
Old French

Travers means 'crosser' in Old French, fitting for a name so rare that only 1 in 957,026 Americans share it. With just 345 people named Travers alive today, this name stands out as truly unique. Interestingly, Travers peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 20 births.

~7,239
Living in US
1 in 45,787
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Crosser
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

861
Worldwide Bearers
#277,461
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
461
🇿🇦 South Africa
117
🇬🇧 England
74
🇦🇺 Australia
53
🇳🇿 New Zealand
36
🇨🇦 Canada
33
🇯🇲 Jamaica
25
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8
🇬🇧 Wales
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
345 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
66
Would be under 30 (17%)
293
Would be 30–60 (74%)
36
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 395 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
70
International
82

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Travers Through the Generations

Travers, a name rooted in Old French, has seen a steady presence throughout the decades but remains a rare gem among names. Born in the early 1980s, many Traverses are now in their mid-40s, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests a balanced generational mix, with a notable rise in recent years, hinting at its potential as a name between classic and modern appeal.

✨ Similar Names to Travers

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Travers's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Travers

How Many People Have the Name Travers?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,239 people in the United States currently share the name Travers. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,787 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Travers a Common or Rare Name?

Travers is classified as 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 Travers Mean?

Travers means "crosser" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Travers in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Travers Most Popular?

The name Travers reached peak popularity in 1980, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Travers?

Approximately 7,239 people named Travers live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,787 Americans.

Is Travers a rare name?

Travers is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,787 Americans has this name.

What does the name Travers mean?

Travers means "crosser" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Travers more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Travers are male and 0% are female.

When was Travers most popular?

Travers peaked in 1980 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,239
All-Time Births7,239
1 in X1 in 45,787
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1980
World Rank#277,461
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.