Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Tragen

Name: Popularity of the name Tragen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tragen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#12,285 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2014

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#12285

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tragen

Tragen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 5 Tragens were born — ranking #12,285 that year. As of 2026, Tragen ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Tragens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tragen

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

Trojan
Trajan
Trudgen
Trudgeon
Trahan
Trusion
Trashing
Trudging
Turgeon
Teresian
Trigon
Trigone

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tragen

What does the name Tragen mean?

Tragen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tragen in 2026?

In 2026, Tragen ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tragen most popular?

Tragen reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #12,285 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Tragen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tragen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tragen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tragen include Abdikhaliq, Abdiwali, Abdulaye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tragen

Tragen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Tragen's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #12,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Tragen'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.