Total births
241
Boys' name · since 1987
Tra
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 241 babies named Tra, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 241
- total births
- 1987–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Tra is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 241 have been recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tra has been recorded 241 times among boys since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2007.
- 241 total births
- 1987–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
241 boys have been named Tra since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 241
- total births
- 1987–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Tra was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
34 babies were named Tra in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Tra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tra splits its recorded history at 1998: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tra at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Tra popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Tra popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1983 (Tra as girls' name)
Tra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tra's strongest decade.
159 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Tra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
159 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 159 births (66% of all-time use).
Tra by state
Where Tra concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.1% |
Louisiana share of Tra's total US births 2.1%
5 of 241 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tra? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 241 babies named Tra. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 34 births.
When was Tra most popular? ▼
Tra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 159 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Tra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tra are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Tra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tra since 1987 -- 21 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Tra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Travis, Tracy, Trace, Tracey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tra's data
- Tra's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (159 total births) through the 2000s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Tras (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tra
Nearby Names Like Tra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tra
Travis Boy
#359 308,571 births
Tracy Boy
#3276 61,501 births
Trace Boy
#703 13,764 births
Tracey Boy
#7304 8,688 births
Travon Boy
#3469 6,650 births
Compare Tra side by side: Tra vs Travis Tra vs Tracy Tra vs Trace
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tra: Baby Name Since 1987 - 241 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.