Treysin
An invented modern name potentially combining elements meaning "traveler" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Treysin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treysin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treysin births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treysin. 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 Treysin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,882
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Treysin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Treysin 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 Treysin 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 Treysin
The name Treysin is believed to have originated from the Old English word "trisyn," which means "journey" or "wanderer." It was a relatively uncommon name during the Anglo-Saxon period, particularly in the regions of what is now known as southern England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Treysin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Treysin of Wiltshire, who held estates in the region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Treysin was occasionally mentioned in religious texts and chronicles, although its usage remained relatively limited. One notable bearer of the name was Treysin of Exeter, a 12th-century monk and scholar who authored several treatises on philosophy and theology.
In the 16th century, the name Treysin gained some popularity among English nobility, particularly in the northern counties. One of the most prominent figures with this name was Sir Treysin Walmsley (1537-1612), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another notable individual named Treysin was Treysin Haworth (1688-1756), a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by aristocrats and wealthy merchants of the time.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Treysin remained relatively uncommon, although a few individuals bearing this name left their mark on history. One such person was Treysin Barlow (1786-1865), a pioneering industrialist who established one of the first textile mills in Manchester, contributing significantly to the city's growth during the Industrial Revolution.
While the name Treysin has never been among the most popular given names, it has maintained a consistent, if modest, presence throughout English history, with various individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields.
People
Treysin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treysin 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
Treysin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treysin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treysin 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 Treysin a common name?
We classify Treysin 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 Treysin most popular?
The single biggest year for Treysin was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treysin is about 11 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 Treysin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treysin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treysin 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 Treysin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treysin 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 Treysin 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 Treysin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.