Tramon
A masculine name of unknown origin and unclear meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 316 living Americans carry the first name Tramon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tramon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tramon births was 1998 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tramon. 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
316
~ 1 in 1,084,666 Americans
Peak year
1998
15 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,495
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Tramon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tramon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 103 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tramon 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 Tramon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tramons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tramon
The name Tramon has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tramun," meaning "traveler" or "wanderer." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon those who lived a nomadic lifestyle or were known for their journeys across the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tramon can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were often found on funerary urns and sarcophagi, indicating that the name held significance within the Etruscan culture.
In the 1st century BCE, the Roman historian Livy made reference to a Tramon of Volsinii, a prominent figure in the Etruscan resistance against Roman expansion. While little is known about this individual, his inclusion in Livy's historical accounts suggests that he played a notable role in the conflicts between the Etruscans and the Romans.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tramon gained some popularity among Italian nobility. One notable figure was Tramon Orsini (1492-1546), a member of the powerful Orsini family and a skilled military commander who fought in the Italian Wars of the 16th century.
In the 17th century, Tramon Fioravanti (1603-1667) was an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pace and the Palazzo Borghese.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tramon was Tramon de Castellis (1737-1814), a Neapolitan philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Tramon Lubin (1919-2003) was a renowned American abstract expressionist painter known for his bold and vibrant canvases. His works can be found in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
While the name Tramon is relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich historical legacy and Etruscan roots continue to intrigue scholars and researchers exploring the cultural heritage of ancient Italy.
People
Tramon + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tramon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tramon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 316 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tramon 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 1,084,666 US residents.
Is Tramon a common name?
We classify Tramon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 323 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tramon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tramon was 1998, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tramon is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tramon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tramon 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.