Travell
A masculine name derived from the word "travel", suggesting a nomadic or wandering spirit.
Name Census estimates that about 831 living Americans carry the first name Travell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Travell today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Travell births was 1994 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Travell. 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
831
~ 1 in 412,460 Americans
Peak year
1994
34 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,236
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Travell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Travell from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 254 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Travell 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 Travell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Travells live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Travell, while Michigan, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Travell
The given name Travell is an English variant of the word "travel", which itself originates from the Old French word "travailler" meaning "to work" or "to toil". The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in England, when travel and exploration began to gain prominence.
Travell was initially a surname or occupational name given to individuals who were travelers, explorers, or merchants engaged in long-distance trade and travel. Over time, it transitioned into being used as a given name, reflecting the adventurous spirit associated with the word.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Travell as a first name dates back to the 16th century. A notable bearer of the name was Travell Bullock, an English merchant and explorer who embarked on voyages to the Far East in the late 1500s, seeking trade opportunities and new markets.
In the 17th century, Travell Sampson (1592-1658) was a renowned English navigator and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and the Caribbean. His detailed charts and maps significantly contributed to the advancement of navigation and cartography during that era.
During the 18th century, Travell Gough (1723-1795) was a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He fought alongside the British forces and is noted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, Travell Johnson (1842-1912) was an American industrialist and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the development of the railroad industry in the United States. He was known for his innovative approaches to railway construction and operations.
Another notable bearer of the name was Travell Pinkerton (1886-1968), a Scottish-American author and historian who wrote extensively about the American West and the frontier era. His books and historical accounts provided valuable insights into the lives and experiences of early settlers and explorers.
While Travell is not a common name in modern times, its historical associations with travel, exploration, and adventure have contributed to its unique and distinctive character. The name has endured as a reminder of the spirit of discovery and the pioneering individuals who shaped the course of history through their journeys and endeavors.
People
Travell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Travell 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
Travell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Travell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 831 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Travell 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 412,460 US residents.
Is Travell a common name?
We classify Travell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Travell most popular?
The single biggest year for Travell was 1994, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Travell is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Travell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Travell 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.
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.