Traeh
A made-up name with no definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Traeh. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Traeh today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traeh births was 2007 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traeh. 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.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2007
38 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,041
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Traeh
Traeh is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 105 total registrations, 29 (27.6%) were male and 76 (72.4%) were female.
Traeh as a male name
- Ranked #14,041 in 2012
- 5 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (13 births)
Traeh as a female name
- Ranked #17,934 in 2018
- 5 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2007 (25 births)
Popularity
Traeh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Traeh from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 70 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Traeh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Traeh 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 Traeh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Traeh
The name Traeh is thought to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "tra'ah," which means "to guide" or "to lead." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as leaders or guides within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Traeh can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient text that dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. This document mentions a king named Traeh-ilu, who is said to have ruled over the city-state of Umma for a period of 36 years. Unfortunately, not much is known about the specifics of his reign or the historical accuracy of this account.
During the medieval period, the name Traeh appeared in several religious texts and historical records across various cultures and regions. In the 9th century CE, a Sufi mystic and poet named Traeh al-Bakri was known for his spiritual writings and teachings in the Islamic world. His works were widely read and influential in promoting the principles of Sufism.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Traeh de Montfort gained notoriety for his role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France. He was known for his military prowess and ruthless tactics, which ultimately led to the defeat of the Cathars.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Traeh de Orellana became famous for leading the first known expedition to navigate the entire length of the Amazon River. His journey, which took place between 1541 and 1542, provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the Amazon basin.
Another notable figure with the name Traeh was the 19th-century German mathematician and astronomer, Traeh August. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is particularly remembered for his work on the motion of comets and the calculation of their orbits.
While these are some of the more prominent individuals in history who bore the name Traeh, it is important to note that the name's usage and popularity have varied across different cultures and time periods. The examples provided highlight the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this ancient name.
People
Traeh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traeh 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
Traeh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traeh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traeh 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Traeh a common name?
We classify Traeh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Traeh most popular?
The single biggest year for Traeh was 2007, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traeh is about 17 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 Traeh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traeh a female name?
Yes, 72.4% of people registered as Traeh in the SSA data are female. 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 Traeh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traeh 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 Traeh 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 Traeh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.