Tramell
A French masculine name derived from the Germanic name Trumbald, meaning "stalwart, vigorous people".
Name Census estimates that about 644 living Americans carry the first name Tramell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tramell today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tramell births was 1990 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tramell. 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
644
~ 1 in 532,227 Americans
Peak year
1990
29 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,996
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tramell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tramell from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tramell 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 Tramell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tramells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tramell
The name Tramell is believed to have originated from the French language and is likely a variant spelling of the name Tremayne or Tremaine. This name itself is thought to derive from the Old French word "trémener," which means "to lead" or "to conduct."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tramell can be traced back to the late 16th century in parts of France and England. It is possible that the name was brought to England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many French names and words were introduced to the English language during this period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tramell was Sir Tramell de Bouville, a French nobleman and knight who lived in the early 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the time, including accounts of his participation in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another notable figure with the name Tramell was John Tramell, an English scholar and translator who lived in the late 16th century. He is best known for his translations of various works from Latin and Greek into English, including texts by Cicero and Plutarch.
In the 17th century, Tramell Uprichard was an Irish landowner and member of the Uprichard family, a prominent Anglo-Irish family in County Down, Ireland. He played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and the subsequent Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.
Moving to the 18th century, Tramell Platt was an American Revolutionary War soldier who served in the Continental Army. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Yorktown.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Tramell was the American actor Tramell Tillman, who was born in 1934 and passed away in 2008. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including roles in "Shaft," "The Sting," and "The A-Team."
While the name Tramell is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and cultures, with notable individuals bearing the name across various fields and eras.
People
Tramell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tramell 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
Tramell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tramell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 644 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tramell 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 532,227 US residents.
Is Tramell a common name?
We classify Tramell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 665 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tramell most popular?
The single biggest year for Tramell was 1990, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tramell is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tramell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tramell 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.
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.