Trashun
An invented name possibly combining the words "tradition" and "passion".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Trashun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trashun today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trashun births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trashun. 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 Trashun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,198
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Trashun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trashun 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 Trashun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trashun
The name Trashun has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations that emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "trashu," which means "to burn" or "to consume with fire." This name was likely given to children born during or after a significant fire event or to commemorate an event involving fire in the family or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trashun can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, dating back to around 2800 BC. These inscriptions mention a prominent individual named Trashun who was believed to be a high-ranking priest or religious leader in the city's temple complex.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Trashun, who was associated with the god of fire and metalworking, Gibil. This deity was revered by blacksmiths and metalworkers, who saw fire as a sacred and transformative force.
During the Babylonian era, around 1800 BC, the name Trashun gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure from this period was Trashun of Babylon, a renowned military commander who led successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms and expanded the boundaries of the Babylonian Empire.
In the 7th century BC, the name Trashun resurfaced in the Kingdom of Judah, where it was recorded in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as the name of a minor prophet or sage. This individual, known as Trashun the Seer, is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles as having advised King Hezekiah during a period of crisis.
During the Byzantine Empire, around the 5th century AD, there was a prominent scholar and philosopher named Trashun of Constantinople. He is credited with contributing to the development of early Christian theology and engaging in debates with other philosophers of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Trashun was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic from the city of Shiraz. Trashun al-Din Rumi, born in 1207, was a renowned Sufi scholar and the author of the famous work "The Masnavi," a masterpiece of Persian literature that explored spiritual themes and the concept of divine love.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Trashun, each leaving their mark in various fields and cultures. The name's connection to fire and transformation has endured across millennia, reflecting the enduring power and significance of this elemental force in human civilizations.
People
Trashun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trashun 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
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trashun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trashun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trashun 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Trashun a common name?
We classify Trashun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trashun most popular?
The single biggest year for Trashun was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trashun is about 23 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 Trashun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trashun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trashun 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 Trashun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trashun 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 Trashun 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 have Trashun as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Trashun, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.