Total births
992
Boys' name · since 1975
Trapper
Trapper has 992 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4765
- among boys today
- 992
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Trapper currently ranks #4765 among boys' names in America, with 992 babies recorded since 1975.
Trapper has 992 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4765 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #4765 among boys today
- 992 born since 1975
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Trapper is currently the #4765 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 992 born since 1975, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4765
- among boys today
- 992
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Trapper vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4765
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Trapper was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
41 babies were named Trapper in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Trapper compares
992 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Trapper's all-time total is 170% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trapper | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 992 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trapper's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trapper's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trapper at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#4,765
Active since
1975
Trapper popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Trapper by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Trapper's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Trapper births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s
2000s
257 births
- 2010s
2010s
294 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 294 births (30% of all-time use).
How Trapper 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 Trapper's total volume
Trapper vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trapper by state
Where Trapper concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Alaska | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.6% |
Utah share of Trapper's total US births 1.1%
Even split
11 of 992 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trapper? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 992 babies named Trapper. Today it holds rank #4765 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 41 births.
When was Trapper most popular? ▼
Trapper was most popular in the 2010s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Trapper most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trapper are Utah (11 births), Texas (10 births), Alaska (6 births).
How long has the name Trapper been used? ▼
Trapper has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Trapper? ▼
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 Trapper's data
- Trapper's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (294 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Trappers (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Trapper
Nearby Names Like Trapper
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trapper
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 Trapper side by side: Trapper vs Travis Trapper vs Tracy Trapper vs Trace
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Trapper
Travion #4764
2,463 births · Peak 2007
Seneca #4766
1,757 births · Peak 1977
Geovani #4763
1,502 births · Peak 2009
Rakeem #4767
2,182 births · Peak 1992
Melchizedek #4762
445 births · Peak 2025
Bashir #4768
1,035 births · Peak 2020
Rj #4761
865 births · Peak 2021
Tyquan #4769
3,671 births · Peak 1997
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, 1975–2025 (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. "Trapper: #4765 Boys' Name - 992 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trapper. 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 Trapper 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.