Trekwan
One who journeys or travels, a pathfinder, a seeker of new horizons.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Trekwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trekwan today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trekwan births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trekwan. 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 Trekwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,220
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Trekwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trekwan 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 Trekwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trekwan
The name Trekwan has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "trekh" meaning "to explore" and "wan" meaning "path" or "way." The name Trekwan was likely given to individuals who were known for their adventurous spirit and love for exploration.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trekwan can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. In the epic, Trekwan is mentioned as a skilled navigator who guided the hero Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality. This suggests that the name was associated with those who possessed knowledge of navigation and exploration in ancient Sumerian culture.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia (c. 2350 - 2150 BCE), the name Trekwan gained popularity among the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Trekwan of Uruk, a high-ranking official and advisor to King Sargon the Great. He was renowned for his expertise in cartography and his role in expanding the empire's trade routes.
In the 1st century BCE, a Roman explorer named Trekwan Pompeius is recorded as having embarked on a journey to the unknown lands beyond the Mediterranean. His expedition, though ultimately unsuccessful, contributed to the expansion of geographic knowledge in the ancient world.
Another historical figure bearing the name Trekwan was a 12th-century Arab scholar and traveler from Andalusia. Trekwan al-Andalusi wrote extensively about his travels through North Africa and the Middle East, providing valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the time.
During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Trekwan resurfaced among European explorers and navigators. One notable example is Trekwan da Silva, a Portuguese navigator born in 1470, who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his legendary voyage to India in 1498. His skills in navigation and cartography were instrumental in the success of the expedition.
While the name Trekwan may not be as common today, its rich history and association with exploration and adventure have made it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural heritage.
People
Trekwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trekwan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Trekwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trekwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trekwan 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 Trekwan a common name?
We classify Trekwan 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 Trekwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Trekwan was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trekwan is about 30 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 Trekwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trekwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trekwan 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 Trekwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trekwan 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 Trekwan 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 Americans are named Trekwan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.