boy's name
Trajan
TRAY-jun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 792
Trajan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1999, when 141 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Trajan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 226 |
| 2000s | 319 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 54 |
How Popular Is Trajan?
In 2024, Trajan was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Trajan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Trajan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Trajan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Trajan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Trajan
- English TRAY-jun
Sibling Names for Trajan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Trajan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Trajan
How popular is the name Trajan?
In 2024, Trajan was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Trajan a girl's or a boy's name?
Trajan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Trajan?
Trajan has 2 syllables.
When was Trajan most popular?
Trajan peaked in 1999, when 141 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.