Trendan
A modern masculine name, a variant of the name Brendan.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Trendan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trendan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trendan births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trendan. 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 Trendan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,895
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Trendan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trendan 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 Trendan 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trendan
The given name Trendan is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear origin or historical roots. It appears to be a creative spelling variation or blending of more traditional names like Trenton, Brendan, or even Trent.
This name seems to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. It does not seem to be derived from any specific language or cultural tradition, but rather a product of contemporary naming trends and preferences.
Due to its modern origins, there are no known historical references or mentions of the name Trendan in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively uncommon name, and there are no famous individuals from earlier periods of history who bore this name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Trendan are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases from the late 20th century onwards. While there may be some individuals with this name who have achieved notable accomplishments or public recognition, they would generally be from recent times and not part of historical records.
It is important to note that the lack of a clear historical origin or references does not diminish the significance or meaning of the name Trendan for those who bear it today. Names, especially in modern times, often reflect creative expressions and personal preferences rather than deep-rooted etymological or cultural traditions.
People
Trendan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trendan 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
Trendan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trendan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trendan 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 Trendan a common name?
We classify Trendan 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 Trendan most popular?
The single biggest year for Trendan was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trendan is about 12 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 Trendan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trendan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trendan 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 Trendan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trendan 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 Trendan 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 have the name Trendan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.