Trajan
boy nameTrajan entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #996 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
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rank today
#996
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #4031 |
| 2000s | #3333 |
| 2010s | #5276 |
| 2020s | #7394 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Trajan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Trajan alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Trajan in 2025?
- Trajan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Trajan most popular?
- Trajan peaked in 1999, reaching #996 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Trajan with classmates?
- Trajan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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