Traeshon
A masculine name, potentially of African-American origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Traeshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traeshon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traeshon births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traeshon. 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 Traeshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,080
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Traeshon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Traeshon 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 Traeshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Traeshon
The name Traeshon finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now known as modern-day Italy. It is believed to have emerged around the 6th century BCE, during the height of the Etruscan civilization. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "trae", meaning "to guide" or "to lead", and the suffix "-shon", which denoted a sense of nobility or distinction.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Traeshon can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions suggest that the name was associated with individuals of high social standing or leadership roles within the Etruscan society.
Throughout the centuries, the name Traeshon has appeared in various historical records and texts, albeit sporadically. In the 3rd century CE, a Roman scholar named Traeshon Aurelia is believed to have authored a treatise on the philosophical principles of the Stoic school of thought, though the work itself has been lost to time.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist and architect named Traeshon Brunelleschi (1377-1446) made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance architecture, most notably through his design of the iconic dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer and navigator, Traeshon de Elcano (1476-1526), achieved historical significance by completing the first circumnavigation of the globe after the death of Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Traeshon was the French philosopher and mathematician, Traeshon Descartes (1596-1650), who is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy and a key figure in the scientific revolution.
Despite its ancient origins and sporadic appearances throughout history, the name Traeshon has remained relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique sound and rich historical background continue to captivate those with an appreciation for names steeped in cultural significance and historical relevance.
People
Traeshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traeshon 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
Traeshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traeshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traeshon 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 Traeshon a common name?
We classify Traeshon 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 Traeshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Traeshon was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traeshon is about 16 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 Traeshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traeshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traeshon 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 Traeshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traeshon 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 Traeshon 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 Traeshon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.