Trais
A Celtic name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Welsh word "trawst" meaning "sturdy" or "impetuous."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Trais. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trais today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trais births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trais. 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 Trais. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,618
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Trais: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trais 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 Trais during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trais
The given name Trais originates from the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons, an ethnic group that inhabited the regions of modern-day Great Britain during the Iron Age and Roman period. The name is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic word "trawis," meaning "through" or "across," possibly referring to a person who traveled or migrated across different lands or regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trais can be found in the Ogham inscriptions, an ancient Celtic writing system using a series of linear strokes carved onto stone monuments and wood. These inscriptions date back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD, indicating that the name was in use during the post-Roman period in Britain and Ireland.
In the medieval era, the name Trais appeared in various Welsh and Cornish records, suggesting its continued use among the Celtic populations of the British Isles. One notable figure bearing this name was Trais ab Iltud, a 6th-century Welsh prince and saint who founded several monastic communities in Brittany, France.
In the 9th century, a Breton nobleman named Trais de Bretagne was recorded as a member of the court of King Charles the Bald of West Francia. This historical reference indicates that the name had spread beyond its Celtic origins and was adopted by other European regions during the Middle Ages.
Another notable figure with the name Trais was Trais ap Gwilym, a 14th-century Welsh poet and one of the leading figures of the Gwynedd poetic tradition. His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Welsh language and culture during a time of English dominance in Wales.
In the 16th century, Trais Briante, an Italian artist and engraver from Vercelli, gained recognition for his intricate engravings and contributions to the development of printmaking techniques. His works were highly sought after by art collectors and patrons across Europe during the Renaissance period.
While the name Trais has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities throughout history, reflecting the cultural exchange and migration patterns that have shaped the world's diverse societies. Despite its relative rarity in modern times, the name Trais continues to carry a rich historical legacy and connection to the linguistic and cultural traditions of the ancient Celts.
People
Trais + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trais 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
Trais: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trais?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trais 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 Trais a common name?
We classify Trais 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 Trais most popular?
The single biggest year for Trais was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trais is about 32 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 Trais in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trais a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trais 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 Trais still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trais 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 Trais 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 are called Trais?
You can see how many Americans are named Trais on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.