Total births
559
Unisex name · since 1977
Tran
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 559 babies named Tran, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 559
- total births
- 1977–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Tran sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 559 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tran has been recorded 559 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1977 to 2017.
- 559 total births
- 1977–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
559 girls have been named Tran since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 559
- total births
- 1977–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Tran was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
28 babies were named Tran in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Tran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tran's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tran at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Tran popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2017
- Peak year (1993)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Tran popularity over time - boys
128 total births recorded since 1975 (Tran as boys' name)
Tran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tran's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Tran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s
1990s
189 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s 47
2010s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 189 births (34% of all-time use).
How Tran compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tran's total volume
Tran vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tran by state
Where Tran concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 120 | 21.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.8% |
California share of Tran's total US births 21.5%
Even split
120 of 559 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tran? ▼
559 babies have been named Tran since 1977. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1993 with 28 births.
When was Tran most popular? ▼
Tran was most popular in the 1990s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Tran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tran are California (120 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Tran a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tran is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 559 births, and as a boy's name it has 128 births.
How long has the name Tran been used? ▼
Tran has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 41 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Tran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tracy, Tracey, Traci, Tracie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tran's data
- Tran's decade-level peak was the 1990s (189 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Trans (120 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 Tran
Nearby Names Like Tran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tran
Tracy Girl
#2437 251,393 births
Tracey Girl
#7302 86,515 births
Traci Girl
#10394 52,173 births
Tracie Girl
#15368 32,594 births
Tracee Girl
3,413 births
Compare Tran side by side: Tran vs Tracy Tran vs Tracey Tran vs Traci
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, 1977–2017 (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. "Tran: Baby Name Since 1977 - 559 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tran. 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 Tran 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.