Total births
502
Boys' name · since 1996
Trayson
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 502 babies named Trayson, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5169
- among boys today
- 502
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Trayson currently ranks #5169 among boys' names in America, with 502 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trayson has been recorded 502 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #5169 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5169 among boys today
- 502 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Trayson is currently the #5169 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 502 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5169
- among boys today
- 502
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Trayson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5169
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Trayson was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
30 babies were named Trayson in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Trayson compares
502 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Trayson's all-time total is 37% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trayson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 502 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trayson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trayson's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trayson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,169
Active since
1996
Trayson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Trayson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Trayson's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Trayson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s
2010s
230 births
- 2020s
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 230 births (46% of all-time use).
How Trayson 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 Trayson's total volume
Trayson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trayson by state
Where Trayson concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trayson? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 502 babies named Trayson. Today it holds rank #5169 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 30 births.
When was Trayson most popular? ▼
Trayson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Trayson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trayson are Utah (17 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Trayson been used? ▼
Trayson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Trayson? ▼
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 Trayson's data
- Trayson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (230 total births) through the 2020s (97) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Traysons (17 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 Trayson
Nearby Names Like Trayson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trayson
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 Trayson side by side: Trayson vs Travis Trayson vs Tracy Trayson vs Trace
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Trayson
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Trayson: #5169 Boys' Name - 502 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trayson. 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 Trayson 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.