Tredon
An invented masculine name possibly derived from the French word "tredon" meaning "quivering" or "vibration".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tredon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tredon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tredon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tredon. 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 Tredon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,226
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Tredon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tredon 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 Tredon 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tredon
The name Tredon has its origins in the ancient Celtic language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic words "tređđon" meaning "strong" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "fortress". This suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote someone who lived in or oversaw a fortified settlement on a hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tredon can be found in the ancient Welsh text "The Mabinogion", a collection of medieval Welsh tales and legends. In this text, a character named Tredon ap Gwyn is mentioned as a warrior and chieftain from the kingdom of Gwynedd in the 6th century CE.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tredon gained popularity among the Welsh nobility and appears in various historical records and genealogies. Tredon ap Rhys (c. 1050 - 1109) was a notable Welsh prince and military leader who fought against Norman invaders in the late 11th century.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Tredon of Gloucester (c. 1120 - 1190) gained fame for his scholarly works and contributions to the monastic life in England. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated in medieval Europe.
Another notable figure was Tredon de Montfort (c. 1205 - 1265), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Albigensian Crusade and the Barons' War in England. He was a prominent figure in the conflicts between the English monarchy and rebellious barons during the reign of Henry III.
In the 15th century, Tredon ap Gwilym (c. 1440 - 1502) was a renowned Welsh poet and bard who wrote extensively in the traditional Welsh poetic forms. His works were highly regarded and helped preserve the Welsh literary tradition during a period of political turmoil.
Throughout its history, the name Tredon has maintained a strong association with Welsh and Celtic culture, often denoting individuals of noble or military backgrounds. While not as common in modern times, the name still holds a sense of strength and connection to ancient traditions.
People
Tredon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tredon 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
Tredon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tredon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tredon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tredon a common name?
We classify Tredon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tredon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tredon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tredon is about 19 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 Tredon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tredon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tredon 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 Tredon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tredon 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 Tredon 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 Tredon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.