Travis Lister

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Travis Lister — to cross
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Travis Lister is a name that combines French origins. The first name Travis is a masculine given name of French origin. Travis is mainly an English masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the word "traverser" or "to cross", and was given to toll collectors who stood by a bridge or crossing. Travis Adams (born 2000), American baseball player Travis Alabanza (born 1995), British artist, writer and theatre maker Travis Alexander (1977–2008), American salesman who was murdered by his ex-girlfriend Travis Allen (born 1973), American politician Travis Baldree (born 1977), American author, audiobook narrator, and video game designer Travis Banton (1894–1958), American costume designer Travis Barker (. The surname Lister: The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Travis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Travis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Travis

Meaning: to cross

French

Travis is mainly an English masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the word "traverser" or "to cross", and was given to toll collectors who stood by a bridge or crossing. Travis Adams (born 2000), American baseball player Travis Alabanza (born 1995), British artist, writer and theatre maker Travis Alexander (1977–2008), American salesman who was murdered by his ex-girlfriend Travis Allen (born 1973), American politician Travis Baldree (born 1977), American author, audiobook narrator, and video game designer Travis Banton (1894–1958), American costume designer Travis Barker (.

Surname: Lister

Norse

The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Travis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Travis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Travis Lister

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Travis Lister:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Travis?
The first name Travis originates from French. Travis is mainly an English masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the word "traverser" or "to cross", and was given to toll collectors who stood by a bridge or crossing. Travis Adams (born 2000), American baseball player Travis Alabanza (born 1995), British artist, writer and theatre maker Travis Alexander (1977–2008), American salesman who was murdered by his ex-girlfriend Travis Allen (born 1973), American politician Travis Baldree (born 1977), American author, audiobook narrator, and video game designer Travis Banton (1894–1958), American costume designer Travis Barker (.
When was Travis most popular?
The name Travis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lister?
The surname Lister originates from Norse. The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
What are the origins of the name Travis Lister?
The name Travis Lister combines two different traditions: the first name Travis has French roots, while the surname Lister originates from Norse.
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