Trumon
An English masculine name of uncertain origin potentially blending truth and monk.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Trumon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trumon today is around 109 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trumon births was 1931 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trumon. 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
- • The typical person named Trumon is about 109 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Trumons were born before 1927.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Trumon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1931
8 babies that year
Average age
109
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,159
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Trumon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trumon from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Trumon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trumon 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 Trumon 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 Trumon
The given name Trumon is an uncommon variant of the more well-known name Truman, which has its roots in the English language. The name Truman is derived from the Old English words "trum" meaning "firm" or "strong" and "mann" meaning "man." This suggests that the name Trumon likely carries a similar meaning, symbolizing strength and manliness.
The earliest documented use of the name Trumon can be traced back to the late 17th century in England. Records from this period show a handful of individuals bearing this name, although it was not as widespread as its more common counterpart, Truman.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Trumon was Trumon Summerfield, an English scholar and theologian born in 1701. Summerfield made significant contributions to the field of religious studies and authored several influential works on Christian theology during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the name Trumon gained some traction in the United States, although it remained relatively uncommon. One notable American figure with this name was Trumon Bradley, a businessman and philanthropist born in 1825 in Massachusetts. Bradley amassed a considerable fortune through his successful ventures and was known for his generous donations to various charitable causes.
Another prominent individual named Trumon was Trumon Capwell, an American artist and painter born in 1856 in New York. Capwell's intricate landscapes and portraits garnered critical acclaim during his lifetime, and his works are now housed in several prestigious art galleries and museums across the country.
In the early 20th century, the name Trumon saw a brief surge in popularity, perhaps influenced by the fame of former United States President Harry S. Truman, whose name shared a similar origin. One notable individual from this era was Trumon Gaskill, a renowned architect born in 1902 in California. Gaskill's innovative designs and contributions to the field of architecture left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of several major American cities.
While the name Trumon remains relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical significance and unique literary associations make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a strong and meaningful heritage.
People
Trumon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trumon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Trumon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trumon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trumon 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Trumon a common name?
We classify Trumon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trumon most popular?
The single biggest year for Trumon was 1931, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trumon is about 109 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 Trumon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trumon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trumon 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 Trumon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trumon 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 Trumon 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 Trumon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Trumon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.