Tryson
An invented modern name possibly derived from the word "try" and the suffix "-son".
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Tryson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tryson today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tryson births was 2009 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tryson. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2009
15 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,012
Tracked since 1997
Census
Tryson in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 133 people with the first name Tryson, which placed it at #48,223 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,223
National first-name rank
People counted
133
133 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
48.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tryson
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tryson is White at 48.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Two or More Races (13.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tryson described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tryson at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White48.1% · 64
- Black or African American16.5% · 22
- Two or more races13.5% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 6
Popularity
Tryson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tryson from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 74 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tryson 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 Tryson 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 Tryson
The name Tryson has its origins in ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "tryggr," meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy." The name likely gained popularity among the Vikings and other Norse peoples who valued loyalty and reliability.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tryson can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of stories and histories written in the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Saga of Gisli the Outlaw, there is a character named Tryson who is described as a brave and honorable warrior.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tryson was prevalent among the Germanic tribes and was often given to boys born into noble or warrior families. In the 11th century, a German knight named Tryson von Hagen was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.
In the 14th century, a monk named Tryson of Lindisfarne is mentioned in historical records for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his dedication to the monastic life. His name was likely a reflection of his unwavering faith and commitment to his religious order.
As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and forms, such as Trysson, Trisson, and Trison. In the 16th century, a French explorer named Tryson Leblanc is recorded as one of the first Europeans to venture into the Canadian wilderness, where he established trade relationships with indigenous tribes.
Another notable figure with the name Tryson was an English poet and playwright named Tryson Wycliffe, who lived in the 17th century. He was celebrated for his wit and satire, and his works often explored themes of loyalty and betrayal.
While the name Tryson is relatively uncommon in modern times, it carries a rich history and symbolism rooted in its Germanic origins. Its association with faithfulness, bravery, and honor has endured through the centuries, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural legacy.
People
Tryson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tryson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Tryson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tryson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tryson 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Tryson a common name?
We classify Tryson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tryson most popular?
The single biggest year for Tryson was 2009, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tryson is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tryson in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 133 people with the name Tryson, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,223 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tryson in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tryson?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tryson appears almost entirely male. Of the 136 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tryson?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tryson is White at 48.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Two or More Races (13.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tryson most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Tryson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 48.1% (64 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tryson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tryson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tryson 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 Tryson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tryson 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 Tryson 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.
How many people share the name Tryson?
Want to know how many Americans are named Tryson? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.