Trawn
An English masculine name derived from a word meaning "thorny" or "prickly".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Trawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trawn today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trawn births was 1980 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trawn. 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 Trawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1980
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,190
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Trawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trawn 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 Trawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trawn
The name Trawn has its origins in ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It derives from the Proto-Germanic word "trawn," which means "loyal" or "trustworthy." The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced to the Frankish tribes of modern-day Germany and France.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Trawn was a Frankish warrior who fought alongside Clovis I, the first King of the Franks, in the late 5th century. This Trawn was renowned for his bravery and unwavering loyalty to the king, which likely contributed to the name's association with trustworthiness.
In the Middle Ages, the name Trawn appeared in various medieval texts and records, particularly in the Carolingian Empire. A notable bearer of the name was Trawn the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 9th century and was known for his exceptional calligraphy skills and illuminated manuscripts.
During the Viking Age, the name Trawn was also adopted by some Scandinavian cultures, although its usage was relatively rare. One example is Trawn the Seafarer, a legendary Norse explorer who is said to have sailed to the Americas long before Christopher Columbus, though historical evidence is scarce.
In the Renaissance period, the name Trawn experienced a resurgence, particularly in German-speaking regions. Trawn von Hirschfeld, born in 1512, was a renowned German painter and engraver whose works adorned many churches and noble residences of the time.
Another noteworthy individual was Trawn Müller, a German theologian and scholar born in 1648, who made significant contributions to the study of biblical texts and early Christian literature.
While the name Trawn has declined in popularity in recent centuries, it continues to hold a place in history as a name with deep roots in Germanic culture and a rich tapestry of notable bearers throughout the ages.
People
Trawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trawn 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
Trawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trawn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Trawn a common name?
We classify Trawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Trawn was 1980, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trawn is about 43 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 Trawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trawn 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 Trawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trawn 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 Trawn 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 named Trawn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.