Traevon
An English name derived from the French masculine name Treven.
Name Census estimates that about 765 living Americans carry the first name Traevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traevon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traevon births was 2007 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traevon. 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
765
~ 1 in 448,045 Americans
Peak year
2007
49 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,173
Tracked since 1988
Census
Traevon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 535 people with the first name Traevon, which placed it at #19,659 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,659
National first-name rank
People counted
535
535 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
70.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Traevon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Traevon is Black at 70.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (19.1%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Traevon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Traevon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American70.5% · 377
- Two or more races19.1% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 32
- White4.5% · 24
Popularity
Traevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Traevon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 306 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Traevon 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 Traevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Traevons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Traevon, while South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Traevon
The given name Traevon has its roots in the African American community, emerging in the latter half of the 20th century as a creative combination of traditional names. It is believed to be a blend of the prefix "Trae" and the suffix "-von," both derived from various cultural influences.
The prefix "Trae" is thought to be a variation of the name "Trey," which itself is a French word meaning "three." This could be a nod to the African American tradition of using numerical names or naming children after their birth order. The suffix "-von" is reminiscent of Germanic and Scandinavian naming conventions, where names often ended with the element "-von" to denote nobility or lineage.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts featuring the name Traevon, its emergence can be attributed to the cultural trends and naming practices of the African American community in the latter part of the 20th century. During this time, there was a significant shift towards more unique and creative names, often blending elements from various cultural backgrounds.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Traevon dates back to the late 1980s, although its usage remained relatively uncommon until the early 2000s. Since then, it has gained popularity as a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that celebrates their cultural heritage while embracing individuality.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Traevon, contributing to its recognition and legacy. Here are five examples:
1. Traevon Jackson (born 1993) - An American professional basketball player who played for the University of Wisconsin and later played in the NBA G League.
2. Traevon Demus (born 1998) - An American football wide receiver who currently plays for the University of Florida Gators.
3. Traevon Walton (born 1989) - An American mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the UFC.
4. Traevon Roberts (born 1990) - An American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
5. Traevon Durant (born 1992) - An American rapper and songwriter, known for his collaborations with various hip-hop artists.
While the name Traevon may be relatively new in the grand scheme of naming traditions, its unique blend of cultural elements and its growing popularity within the African American community have solidified its place in the annals of modern onomastics.
People
Traevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traevon 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
Traevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 765 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traevon 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 448,045 US residents.
Is Traevon a common name?
We classify Traevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 777 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Traevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Traevon was 2007, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traevon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Traevon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 535 people with the name Traevon, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,659 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Traevon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Traevon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Traevon appears almost entirely male. Of the 540 people counted with this name, 99.8% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Traevon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Traevon is Black at 70.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (19.1%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Traevon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Traevon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.5% (377 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Traevon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traevon 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 Traevon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traevon 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 Traevon 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.
How common is the name Traevon?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Traevon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.