Traeshaun
A masculine name of uncertain origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Traeshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traeshaun today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traeshaun births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traeshaun. 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 Traeshaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,215
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Traeshaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Traeshaun 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 Traeshaun 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Traeshaun
The name Traeshaun is a relatively modern construction that does not have a clear origin or linguistic root. It is likely a combination of syllables and sounds from various cultures and languages, blended together to create a unique and distinctive name.
The first part of the name, "Trae," could potentially be derived from the Old English word "treow," meaning "tree" or "wood." However, this connection is tenuous, and there is no definitive evidence linking "Trae" directly to this ancient word.
The latter part of the name, "shaun," is more recognizable as a variation of the name "Sean" or "Shawn," which has Irish and Gaelic roots. The name "Sean" is derived from the Irish name "Séan," which is the Irish form of the name "John."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Traeshaun, it is possible that the name has been used sporadically throughout history, particularly in recent times as a creative and unique name choice.
Due to the relative newness of the name, there are few notable historical figures who have borne the name Traeshaun. However, here are five individuals with this first name:
1. Traeshaun Jackson, an American basketball player who played for the University of Pennsylvania in the early 2000s.
2. Traeshaun Ward, an American football player who played for the University of Arkansas in the late 2010s.
3. Traeshaun Goodman, an American singer and songwriter who released several independent albums in the 2010s.
4. Traeshaun Johnson, an American artist and painter known for his abstract works in the 2010s and 2020s.
5. Traeshaun Williams, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful tech startup in the late 2010s.
Overall, the name Traeshaun is a modern invention, likely combining elements from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds to create a unique and distinctive name. While it may lack a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a creative and individualistic choice for parents seeking a memorable and one-of-a-kind name for their child.
People
Traeshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traeshaun 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
Traeshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traeshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traeshaun 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Traeshaun a common name?
We classify Traeshaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Traeshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Traeshaun was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traeshaun is about 19 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 Traeshaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traeshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traeshaun 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 Traeshaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traeshaun 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 Traeshaun 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 many people have Traeshaun as a first name?
See how many people share the name Traeshaun on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.