Travis Wilkens

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Travis Wilkens — to cross
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Travis Wilkens 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 Wilkens: Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio. 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: Wilkens

English

Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio.

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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 Wilkens

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 Wilkens:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Wilkens?
The surname Wilkens originates from English. Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio.
What are the origins of the name Travis Wilkens?
The name Travis Wilkens combines two different traditions: the first name Travis has French roots, while the surname Wilkens originates from English.
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