Travanti
A boy's name of Italian origin with 81 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Travanti is a three-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 81 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Travanti is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Travanti is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, an Italian surname used as a given name. It derives from a place name or family name connected to the Italian roots meaning 'traveler' or related to the Italian theatrical tradition.
Daniel J. Travanti, the American actor known for his role as Captain Frank Furillo in the 1980s drama Hill Street Blues, is the most notable bearer of this surname, lending Travanti an association with commanding, thoughtful masculinity.
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Travanti is cataloged under the Italian naming tradition. Names from the Italian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Travanti has been recorded as a boy's name since 1982, with 81 total births. Browse the Italian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Travanti has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 70 | — |
The Story of Travanti
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Travanti is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Travanti are most likely born between 1982 and 1991.
How rare is Travanti?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Travanti is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1980s with 70 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Travanti by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1982–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | #8169 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9387 |
| 1989 | 9 | #5574 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6885 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6669 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3385 |
| 1984 | 12 | #3677 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4870 |
| 1982 | 15 | #3098 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–1991