Traison
An anglicized spelling of the French word "trahison" meaning betrayal.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Traison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Traison today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Traison births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Traison. 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 Traison. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,959
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Traison: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Traison from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Traison 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 Traison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Traison
The given name Traison has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, where it was derived from the word "treis," meaning "true" or "faithful." This name was primarily used in regions that were once inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Traison can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an 8th-century Latin manuscript that contains a list of Germanic personal names. In this document, the name is spelled as "Treisun," which is believed to be an older variant of the modern spelling.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Traison. One of the most famous was Traison von Rothenburg (1260-1314), a German knight who served as a military commander during the Crusades. He was renowned for his bravery and loyalty, traits that were often associated with the meaning of his name.
Another prominent figure was Traison Adelmann (1490-1557), a German poet and humanist who lived during the Renaissance era. His works, which were heavily influenced by classical literature, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of German poetry.
In the realm of religion, Traison Bauer (1612-1678) was a notable German theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings on theology and biblical exegesis were widely circulated and studied throughout Europe.
Moving forward in time, Traison Müller (1740-1804) was a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to sacred music during the Classical period. His compositions, which included masses, motets, and other choral works, were performed in various churches and cathedrals across Germany.
Lastly, Traison von Stein (1820-1892) was a prominent German politician who served as a member of the Reichstag (the imperial parliament) in the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for social reforms and played a crucial role in shaping the policies of the newly formed German Empire.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Traison throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Traison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Traison 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
Traison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Traison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Traison 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Traison a common name?
We classify Traison as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Traison most popular?
The single biggest year for Traison was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Traison is about 14 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 Traison in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Traison a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Traison 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 Traison still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Traison 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 Traison 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 named Traison?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.