Trabian
An invented name potentially related to the Roman city of Treviri.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Trabian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trabian today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trabian births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trabian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Trabian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,225
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Trabian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trabian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trabian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trabian
The name Trabian has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*trabi-," which means "beam" or "timber." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in woodworking or construction.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trabian can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Frankish Empire, dated around the 8th century. In this text, a person named Trabian is mentioned as a landowner in the region of present-day Germany.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Trabian gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of various Germanic regions. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Trabian von Köln, a respected cleric and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his advocacy for educational reforms.
In the 14th century, a renowned artist and illuminator named Trabian von Nürnberg gained recognition for his exquisite illuminated manuscripts and religious artworks, which can still be found in various museums and libraries across Europe.
Another prominent figure was Trabian von Augsburg, a military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War during the 17th century. His tactical prowess and leadership skills earned him a reputation as one of the most formidable generals of his time.
In the realm of literature, Trabian von Weimar, a poet and playwright from the 18th century, left a lasting legacy with his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His plays were widely performed and celebrated in his lifetime.
While the name Trabian has become less common in modern times, it continues to hold historical significance and cultural resonance, particularly in regions with Germanic heritage and influence.
People
Trabian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trabian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trabian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trabian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trabian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Trabian a common name?
We classify Trabian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trabian most popular?
The single biggest year for Trabian was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trabian is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trabian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trabian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trabian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Trabian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trabian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trabian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Trabian?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Trabian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.