Trasa
Of unknown origin, possibly derived from Polish word "trasa" meaning road or path.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Trasa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trasa today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trasa births was 1974 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trasa. 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 Trasa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1974
9 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1974 SSA rank
#6,227
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Trasa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trasa 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 Trasa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trasa
The name Trasa has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the word "trasa," which means "protector" or "guardian." This name was commonly used among Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Trasa can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Trasa is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
In the 6th century CE, a Buddhist monk named Trasa is said to have traveled from India to China, where he played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Buddhism. His name is inscribed on several stone tablets and manuscripts preserved in ancient Chinese monasteries.
During the medieval period, the name Trasa gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of India. One notable figure was Trasa Devi, a Rajput queen who ruled over the Kingdom of Mewar in the 15th century. She was renowned for her bravery and leadership during a time of political turmoil.
In the 17th century, a Muslim scholar and mystic named Trasa Mohammad Qadri gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent. He authored several books on Islamic philosophy and spirituality, and his teachings influenced the Sufi movement in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Trasa was a British explorer and naturalist named Trasa Willoughby, who lived from 1787 to 1856. She was one of the first European women to travel extensively in India and published several books documenting her experiences and observations of the country's flora and fauna.
During the 19th century, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Trasa Krishnamurti emerged. He was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
Although the name Trasa has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among communities with Indian cultural influences or connections. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name in most regions today.
People
Trasa + 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
Trasa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trasa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trasa 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Trasa a common name?
We classify Trasa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trasa most popular?
The single biggest year for Trasa was 1974, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trasa is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trasa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trasa in the SSA data are female. 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.