Tredell
A variant of the given name "Randall" of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Tredell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tredell today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tredell births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tredell. 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 Tredell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,259
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Tredell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tredell from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tredell 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 Tredell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tredell
The name Tredell is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic language. Its origins lie in the Old English words "tred" and "el," which together translate to "one who treads on or moves along." This hints at a possible connection to nomadic or wandering tribes of the early medieval period.
In the annals of history, the earliest documented use of the name Tredell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a reference to a landowner or tenant in the county of Gloucestershire, England.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Tredell was Sir Tredell de Lacy, a 13th-century English knight and landowner. Born in 1220, he served under King Henry III and participated in the Barons' War against the monarch's unpopular policies. Sir Tredell was renowned for his bravery and loyalty to the baronial cause.
In the realm of literature, the name Tredell appears in the works of the acclaimed 16th-century English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. In his play "The Merry Wives of Windsor," a character named Tredell is briefly mentioned, suggesting the name's usage during the Elizabethan era.
Moving forward in time, Tredell Hutchinson, born in 1685 in Gloucestershire, was a prominent figure in the early days of the American colonies. As a seafaring merchant and trader, he established successful business ventures in the New World, contributing to the economic growth of the British colonies.
Another noteworthy individual was Tredell Winslow, a pioneering settler and farmer who was born in 1743 in Massachusetts. He played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, establishing settlements and cultivating the land in the frontier regions of what is now known as Ohio.
While the name Tredell may be less common in modern times, its rich history and intriguing origins serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of names and their ability to connect us with the past. From ancient Germanic roots to its appearance in literature and historical records, the name Tredell has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Tredell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tredell 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
Tredell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tredell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tredell 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Tredell a common name?
We classify Tredell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tredell most popular?
The single biggest year for Tredell was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tredell is about 35 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 Tredell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tredell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tredell 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 Tredell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tredell 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 Tredell 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 share the name Tredell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.