Tramir
A masculine name possibly derived from Turkic roots with an undetermined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tramir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tramir today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tramir births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tramir. 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 Tramir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,946
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Tramir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tramir 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 Tramir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tramir
The given name Tramir originates from the Sumerian language, which was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "tra," meaning "life," and "mir," meaning "to shine." Thus, the name Tramir can be interpreted as "shining life" or "radiant life."
The earliest recorded use of the name Tramir can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd millennium BCE and suggest that the name was commonly used among the Sumerian nobility and priesthood.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Tramir was a Sumerian high priest who lived in the city of Uruk around 2800 BCE. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the city and was revered for his wisdom and devotion to the gods.
In the 2nd millennium BCE, the name Tramir gained popularity among the Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations that succeeded the Sumerians. A notable figure from this period was Tramir, a Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who lived around 1500 BCE. He is credited with contributing to the development of early astronomy and making significant advancements in the field of mathematics.
During the 1st millennium BCE, the name Tramir was also found in ancient Persian texts and records. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Tramir the Great, a Persian nobleman and military leader who lived around 500 BCE. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Achaemenid Empire and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
The name Tramir continued to be used throughout the ancient world, appearing in various cultures and civilizations. In the 3rd century CE, a Roman philosopher and writer named Tramir gained recognition for his works on ethics and the philosophy of life. His writings were widely read and influential during the later years of the Roman Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Tramir was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Greek philosophy and his contributions to the development of Christian theology. His works were widely studied and debated among the intellectual circles of the Byzantine Empire.
People
Tramir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tramir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tramir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tramir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tramir 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 Tramir a common name?
We classify Tramir 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 Tramir most popular?
The single biggest year for Tramir was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tramir is about 7 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 Tramir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tramir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tramir 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 Tramir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tramir 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 Tramir 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 Tramir?
You can see how many people have the name Tramir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.