Traeven
A unique invented name without a definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Traeven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traeven today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traeven births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traeven. 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 Traeven. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,838
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Traeven: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Traeven 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 Traeven 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 Traeven
The name Traeven is a rare and unique name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have roots in ancient Gaelic or Celtic languages, potentially deriving from a combination of the words "tra" meaning "time" and "evan" meaning "young warrior." This suggests the name Traeven may have been used to signify a young, brave individual destined for greatness in their lifetime.
While there are no definitive records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that variations of the name, such as "Traevan" or "Trayven," may have been present in early medieval Irish or Scottish folklore and oral traditions.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Traeven can be traced back to the 16th century, when a Scottish nobleman named Traeven MacLeod was mentioned in a historical document from the year 1542. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond his name.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Traeven O'Reilly was a prominent Irish military leader who fought in the Nine Years' War against the English crown. He was born in 1678 and died in 1744, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and unwavering loyalty to his cause.
Another historical figure bearing the name Traeven was an English poet and playwright from the 19th century, Traeven Willoughby. Born in 1812, Willoughby's works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He passed away in 1885, leaving behind a substantial body of literary work.
In the realm of exploration and adventure, Traeven Fitzpatrick was a renowned Irish-Australian explorer who led several expeditions into the Australian outback in the late 19th century. Born in 1848, Fitzpatrick's expeditions helped map and document previously uncharted regions of the continent before his death in 1912.
Lastly, Traeven Kincaid was a Scottish-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition in the early 20th century for his intricate and evocative works. Born in 1885, Kincaid's sculptures and paintings often portrayed themes of strength, resilience, and the human spirit. He passed away in 1967, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy.
Despite its rarity, the name Traeven has persisted throughout history, carried by individuals who left their mark in various fields, from military leadership to literature, exploration, and art.
People
Traeven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traeven 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
Traeven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traeven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traeven 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 Traeven a common name?
We classify Traeven 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 Traeven most popular?
The single biggest year for Traeven was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traeven is about 20 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 Traeven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traeven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traeven 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 Traeven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traeven 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 Traeven 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 Americans are named Traeven?
Want to know how many people share the name Traeven? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.