Total births
73
Boys' name · since 1943
Trafton
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 73 babies named Trafton, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 73
- total births
- 1943–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
73 boys have been named Trafton since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trafton has been recorded 73 times among boys since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2016.
- 73 total births
- 1943–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
73 boys have been named Trafton since 1943, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 73
- total births
- 1943–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Trafton was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
8 babies were named Trafton in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Trafton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Trafton's full recorded timeline at 2003, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1943, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Trafton at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Trafton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2016
- Peak year (1972)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Trafton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Trafton's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Trafton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 22 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trafton? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 73 babies named Trafton. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 8 births.
When was Trafton most popular? ▼
Trafton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Trafton been used? ▼
Trafton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 74 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Trafton? ▼
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 Trafton's data
- Trafton's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 2010s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Trafton
Nearby Names Like Trafton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trafton
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 Trafton side by side: Trafton vs Travis Trafton vs Tracy Trafton 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, 1943–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trafton: Baby Name Since 1943 - 73 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trafton. 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 Trafton 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.