Traveon first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Traveon has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Traveon

A masculine name of African origin meaning "traveler".

Popularity of Traveon by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Traveon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Traveon.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 6 0
2022 8 0
2020 8 0
2019 5 0
2018 9 0
2017 13 0
2016 10 0
2015 13 0
2014 14 0
2013 18 0
2012 26 0
2011 22 0
2010 33 0
2009 27 0
2008 49 0
2007 43 0
2006 39 0
2005 46 0
2004 54 0
2003 62 0
2002 44 0
2001 50 0
2000 39 0
1999 55 0
1998 37 0
1997 41 0
1996 27 0
1995 32 0
1994 33 0
1993 22 0
1992 39 0
1991 21 0
1990 21 0
1989 17 0
1988 14 0
1987 13 0
1986 9 0
1985 8 0
1984 10 0
1983 6 0
1982 7 0
1976 5 0

The history of the first name Traveon

The name Traveon is a relatively modern invention, likely stemming from a combination of the English name Travis and the French name Leon. While its precise origins are unclear, it appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, potentially as a creative name choice by parents seeking a unique moniker for their child.

Traveon does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. Its novelty and lack of deep-rooted linguistic roots make it a relatively rare name, with limited documented examples of individuals bearing this name throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Traveon can be found in the late 1970s, when Traveon Caples, an American basketball player, was born in 1978. Caples played college basketball for Oregon State University and later pursued a professional career in various international leagues.

Another notable individual named Traveon is Traveon Graham, an American football player born in 1990. Graham played college football at the University of Miami and was later signed by the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

In the realm of entertainment, Traveon Freshwater, born in 1988, is an American actor and comedian known for his work in television shows and stand-up comedy performances.

Additionally, Traveon Williams, born in 1992, is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.

While not an exhaustive list, these individuals serve as examples of the relatively limited historical presence of the name Traveon, reflecting its modern origins and lack of deep-rooted cultural or linguistic heritage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Traveon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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