Tredan
An invented name probably derived from tree and the Welsh name Tredyn.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Tredan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tredan today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tredan births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tredan. 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 Tredan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,896
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Tredan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tredan 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 Tredan 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tredan
The name Tredan has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of what is now modern-day Britain and France. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 5th century AD, during the post-Roman era. The name is derived from the Brittonic word "treduan," which means "one who navigates or crosses a river."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tredan can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript known as the "Book of Taliesin," which dates back to the 6th century AD. In this text, Tredan is mentioned as the name of a legendary figure, a skilled navigator and explorer who was said to have journeyed across the seas to distant lands.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tredan. One such figure was Tredan ap Gwynedd (1050-1109), a Welsh prince and military leader who played a significant role in the struggle against Norman rule in Wales during the late 11th century. Another was Tredan the Bard (1215-1290), a renowned Welsh poet and storyteller whose works were instrumental in preserving the rich oral traditions of his time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Tredan Glyndwr (1349-1415) emerged as a prominent leader in the Welsh resistance against English rule. He led a prolonged uprising against King Henry IV of England, seeking to establish an independent Welsh state. Although ultimately defeated, Tredan Glyndwr became a symbol of Welsh national pride and resistance.
Moving forward in time, the name Tredan also appears in the historical records of the 17th century. One notable bearer of the name was Tredan Ap Rhys (1620-1687), a Welsh scholar and clergyman who played a significant role in the translation of the Bible into the Welsh language.
In the realm of literature, the name Tredan is associated with the 19th-century Welsh novelist and poet Tredan Prycherdd (1835-1901), whose works explored themes of Welsh identity, culture, and the struggles of rural life in his homeland.
While the name Tredan is of ancient Celtic origin, it has been carried forward through the centuries by a diverse array of individuals, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. From legendary navigators and explorers to military leaders, poets, and scholars, the name Tredan has been borne by those who have played significant roles in shaping the cultural and historical landscapes of their respective eras.
People
Tredan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tredan 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
Tredan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tredan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tredan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Tredan a common name?
We classify Tredan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tredan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tredan was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tredan is about 14 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 Tredan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tredan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tredan 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 Tredan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tredan 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 Tredan 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 Tredan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.