Total births
535
Boys' name · since 1971
Tramel
535 babies named Tramel in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 535
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Tramel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 535 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Tramel recorded 535 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2023.
- 535 total births
- 1971–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
535 boys have been named Tramel since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 535
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Tramel was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
24 babies were named Tramel in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Tramel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tramel's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tramel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tramel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2023
- Peak year (1986)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Tramel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tramel's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Tramel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s
2000s
124 births
- 2010s
2010s
70 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 136 births (25% of all-time use).
How Tramel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tramel's total volume
Tramel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tramel by state
Where Tramel concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Tramel's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 535 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tramel? ▼
535 babies have been named Tramel since 1971. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1986 with 24 births.
When was Tramel most popular? ▼
Tramel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Tramel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tramel are California (10 births), New York (10 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Tramel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tramel since 1971 -- 53 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Tramel? ▼
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 Tramel's data
- Tramel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tramels (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tramel
Nearby Names Like Tramel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tramel
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 Tramel side by side: Tramel vs Travis Tramel vs Tracy Tramel vs Trace
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–2023 (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. "Tramel: Baby Name Since 1971 - 535 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tramel. 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 Tramel 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 June 2026.