Boy · #7,936 in 2026

Traeger

Traeger or Träger is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Traeger (1830–1912), German politician Alfred Traeger (1895–1980), Australian inventor of the pedal wireless Augustyn Träger (1896–1957), Polish-Austrian soldier during World War I and intelligence officer Carsten Träger (1973–2026), German politician Elinor Meissner Traeger (1906–1983), American composer,…

Current Rank
#7,936
Peak Rank
#5,335 (2021)
Total Babies
156
5-Yr Trend
-48%
1976
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#5335
Peak Rank
156
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Traeger

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Traeger or Träger is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Traeger (1830–1912), German politician Alfred Traeger (1895–1980), Australian inventor of the pedal wireless Augustyn Träger (1896–1957), Polish-Austrian soldier during World War I and intelligence officer Carsten Träger (1973–2026), German politician Elinor Meissner Traeger (1906–1983), American composer,…

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The Story of Traeger

Traeger first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 17 Traegers were born — ranking #5,335 that year. As of 2026, Traeger ranks #7,936 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 156 Traegers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Traeger

Phonetically similar names — useful when Traeger is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Traeger

What does the name Traeger mean?
Traeger or Träger is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Traeger (1830–1912), German politician Alfred Traeger (1895–1980), Australian inventor of the pedal wireless Augustyn Träger (1896–1957), Polish-Austrian soldier during World War I and intelligence officer Carsten Träger (1973–2026), German politician Elinor Meissner Traeger (1906–1983), American composer,…
How popular is Traeger in 2026?
In 2026, Traeger ranks #7,936 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Traeger most popular?
Traeger reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,335 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Traeger a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Traeger is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Traeger?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Traeger include Asahel, Lui, Elizeo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Traeger

Traeger is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Traeger's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Traeger's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.