Trayson
A masculine name derived from the English surname Trayson, of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 481 living Americans carry the first name Trayson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trayson today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trayson births was 2010 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trayson. 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
481
~ 1 in 712,587 Americans
Peak year
2010
30 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,409
Tracked since 1996
Census
Trayson in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 409 people with the first name Trayson, which placed it at #23,820 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,820
National first-name rank
People counted
409
409 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
60.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trayson
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trayson is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Black (17.1%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Trayson described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Trayson at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.6% · 248
- Black or African American17.1% · 70
- Two or more races8.8% · 36
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.7% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 10
Popularity
Trayson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trayson from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 230 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Trayson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trayson 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 Trayson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Traysons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trayson
The given name Trayson is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origin or historical roots. It is believed to be a constructed name, possibly derived from a combination of the English words "tray" and "son," or perhaps from the surname "Trayner" or "Traner."
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Trayson dates back to the late 20th century. However, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to this period.
Despite its recent emergence, a few notable individuals have borne the name Trayson throughout history. One such person was Trayson Smith, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived from 1967 to 2014. He founded a successful technology company and later dedicated his life to charitable initiatives focused on education and poverty alleviation.
Another notable Trayson was Trayson Williams, a British painter and sculptor born in 1982. His works have been exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are known for their unique blend of abstract and figurative styles.
In the realm of sports, Trayson Jones was a professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1990. He played in various leagues throughout his career and was known for his exceptional defensive skills.
Trayson Miller, born in 1975, was a prominent Australian environmental activist and author. He published several books advocating for sustainable living and led numerous campaigns to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation.
Lastly, Trayson Davis, born in 1961, was a renowned Canadian musician and composer. He gained recognition for his innovative fusion of classical and contemporary music styles, and his compositions were performed by orchestras worldwide.
While the name Trayson may be a modern invention, these individuals have helped establish its presence and significance in various fields, leaving a lasting impact on their respective domains.
People
Trayson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trayson 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
Trayson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trayson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 481 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trayson 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 712,587 US residents.
Is Trayson a common name?
We classify Trayson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 486 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trayson most popular?
The single biggest year for Trayson was 2010, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trayson is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Trayson in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 409 people with the name Trayson, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,820 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Trayson in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Trayson?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Trayson appears almost entirely male. Of the 405 people counted with this name, 99.3% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Trayson?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trayson is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Black (17.1%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Trayson most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Trayson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.6% (248 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Trayson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trayson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trayson 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 Trayson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trayson 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 Trayson 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.
How many people are called Trayson?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.