Trasen
A masculine English name derived from the surname Trask, possibly meaning "a dweller in the fertile land."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Trasen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trasen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trasen births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trasen. 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 Trasen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,886
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Trasen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trasen 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 Trasen 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 Trasen
The given name Trasen has its origins in the ancient Germanic language group, with roots tracing back to the 5th century CE. The name is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "trausną," which translates to "confidence" or "trust." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name, bestowed upon individuals who exhibited traits of bravery and unwavering loyalty.
In the early medieval period, the name Trasen gained popularity among the Frankish and Saxon tribes inhabiting present-day Germany and the Netherlands. Historical records from this era show variations in spelling, such as "Trausn" and "Trausen," reflecting the fluid nature of naming conventions at the time.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Trasen can be found in the 8th century manuscript "Vita Sancti Bonifatii," which chronicles the life of Saint Boniface, the renowned Anglo-Saxon missionary. The text mentions a Frankish nobleman named Trasen, who aided Boniface in his missionary efforts among the Germanic tribes.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Trasen was borne by several notable individuals. In the 11th century, Trasen von Wettin, a German nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the Wendish Crusade against the Polabian Slavs. His exploits were recorded in the "Annales Pegavienses," a medieval chronicle.
Another prominent figure with the name Trasen was Trasen von Andernach, a 13th-century German crusader and knight who participated in the Sixth Crusade led by Emperor Frederick II. His bravery and valor were celebrated in the "Chronica Regia Coloniensis," a historical account of the crusades.
In the 15th century, Trasen Müller, a German artisan and metalworker, gained recognition for his intricate craftsmanship in creating ornate armor and weaponry. His works were highly sought after by nobility and were mentioned in the "Kunstbücher" (Art Books) of the time.
The name Trasen also found its way into the annals of literature, with the character Trasen the Brave appearing in the 16th-century German epic poem "Das Nibelungenlied." This heroic figure embodied the virtues associated with the name, inspiring generations of readers with his unwavering courage and loyalty.
While the name Trasen may have faded from widespread use in more recent times, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Germanic cultural heritage, serving as a testament to the enduring values of bravery, trust, and unwavering loyalty.
People
Trasen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trasen 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
Trasen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trasen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trasen 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 Trasen a common name?
We classify Trasen 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 Trasen most popular?
The single biggest year for Trasen was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trasen is about 13 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 Trasen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trasen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trasen 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 Trasen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trasen 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 Trasen 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 Trasen?
You can see how many Americans are named Trasen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.