Total births
738
Boys' name · since 1978
Trinton
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 738 babies named Trinton, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11264
- among boys today
- 738
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
738 babies have been named Trinton since 1978, making it today's #11264 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Trinton recorded 738 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #11264 nationally today, ahead of 21% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2024.
- #11264 among boys today
- 738 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Trinton is currently the #11264 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 738 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11264
- among boys today
- 738
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Trinton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11264
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Trinton was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
49 babies were named Trinton in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Trinton compares
738 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Trinton's all-time total is 101% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trinton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 738 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trinton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Trinton's full recorded timeline at 2003, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Trinton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#11,264
Active since
1978
Trinton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2024
- Peak year (2008)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Trinton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Trinton's strongest decade.
361 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Trinton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s
1990s
152 births
- 2000s
2000s
361 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 361 births (49% of all-time use).
How Trinton 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 Trinton's total volume
Trinton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trinton by state
Where Trinton concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 54 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Trinton's total US births 7.3%
Even split
54 of 738 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trinton? ▼
738 babies have been named Trinton since 1978. It currently ranks #11264 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 49 births.
When was Trinton most popular? ▼
Trinton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 361 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Trinton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trinton are Texas (54 births), Florida (7 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Trinton been used? ▼
Trinton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 47 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Trinton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tristan, Tristen, Triston, Tristin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Trinton's data
- Trinton's decade-level peak was the 2000s (361 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Trintons (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Trinton
Nearby Names Like Trinton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trinton
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Tristen Boy
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Triston Boy
#2455 11,602 births
Tristin Boy
#2940 9,785 births
Tripp Boy
#511 8,975 births
Compare Trinton side by side: Trinton vs Tristan Trinton vs Tristen Trinton vs Triston
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Trinton
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Johnanthony #11262
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Ladarrius #11266
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Dennys #11261
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Cheng #11267
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Katrell #11260
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Dang #11268
310 births · Peak 1982
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, 1978–2024 (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. "Trinton: #11264 Boys' Name - 738 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trinton. 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 Trinton 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.