Treson
An invented given name, possibly blending "treasure" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Treson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treson today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treson births was 2009 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treson. 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.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2009
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,778
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Treson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 51 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Treson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treson 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 Treson 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 Treson
The name Treson has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "tresaz," which meant "treasure" or "hoard." This name likely emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 10th centuries, when Germanic tribes dominated much of central and western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Treson can be found in the Frankish annals of the 8th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a nobleman in the court of Charlemagne. The name's association with wealth and value may have made it a popular choice among the ruling classes of the time.
In the 11th century, a monk named Treson of Reims was known for his contributions to the development of early music notation and theory. His treatise, "De mensura monochordi," was influential in the study of acoustics and the relationship between mathematics and music.
During the Crusades, a knight named Treson de Montfort gained renown for his bravery and leadership in the siege of Acre in 1191. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time, solidifying the name's association with chivalry and valor.
In the 15th century, an Italian artist named Treson Fiorentino gained recognition for his frescoes and altarpieces, particularly those adorning churches in Florence and Siena. His works reflected the Renaissance style and were praised for their vibrant colors and intricate compositions.
Another notable figure bearing the name Treson was a Dutch explorer and navigator who accompanied Abel Tasman on his voyages to Australia and New Zealand in the early 17th century. Treson van Diemen was credited with charting several islands and coastal regions, contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during that era.
These examples demonstrate the historical presence of the name Treson across various cultures and time periods, often associated with wealth, honor, artistic expression, and exploration. While its usage may have fluctuated over the centuries, the name's enduring legacy can be traced through these notable individuals and their contributions to their respective fields.
People
Treson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treson 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
Treson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treson 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 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Treson a common name?
We classify Treson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treson most popular?
The single biggest year for Treson was 2009, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treson 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 Treson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treson 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 Treson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treson 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 Treson 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 common is the name Treson?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Treson at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.