Trayvon
2025 SSA
About Trayvon
Trayvon is a modern masculine name that gained particular prominence in the 2010s following the tragic death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. The name appears to be a variant of Travon, which itself may be a variation of Trevor or Travis. The name follows phonetic patterns common in American naming, with the distinctive 'ay' spelling adding a unique touch to the more traditional 'a' in Travon. Trevor has Old Welsh origins meaning "large village," while Travis derives from a French surname meaning "to cross." Trayvon began appearing in usage records in the 1970s and 1980s but remained relatively uncommon until recent decades. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its two syllables and 'on' ending that appears in many masculine names such as Jason, Mason, and Brandon.
Pronounced TRAY-vahn.
As of October 2026, Trayvon ranked #3505 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #766 for boys in 1995.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,524 | 106 | 55.2 |
| 2015 | #2,209 | 62 | 32.3 |
| 2016 | #1,957 | 75 | 39.5 |
| 2017 | #2,380 | 55 | 29.7 |
| 2018 | #2,469 | 53 | 29.2 |
| 2019 | #2,331 | 59 | 32.9 |
| 2020 | #2,754 | 45 | 26.1 |
| 2021 | #3,114 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2022 | #2,463 | 57 | 32.6 |
| 2023 | #2,840 | 45 | 26.3 |
| 2024 | #2,935 | 43 | 25 |
| 2025 | #3,505 | 33 | 19.3 |
Trayvon on lists
Famous Trayvons
- Trayvon Martin
slain Florida teen
- Trayvon Robinson
American baseball player