Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Tran since 1975
Babies named Tran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 | 21 |
| 1980s | 182 | 66 |
| 1990s | 189 | 41 |
| 2000s | 120 | 0 |
| 2010s | 47 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tran is a name that emerged in U.S. birth records around 1977. It saw its peak in 1993, and has been falling in usage since then. The name's trajectory reflects its origin as a Vietnamese surname adopted as a given name by families in the diaspora. While Tran did not reach a rank in the top 1000, it represents a cultural connection for many. Top states where Tran appeared include California and Texas.
Tran is most commonly a Vietnamese surname, written in the original script as Trần. The meaning is debated, with possible derivations from Sino-Vietnamese roots suggesting 'old man' or 'exhibition'. Its use as a given name in the United States likely arose from the Vietnamese diaspora following the Vietnam War. The name saw increasing adoption in the 1980s and 1990s, peaking in 1993.
“Tran” around the world
Where Tran lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Tran
Names that share Tran's style, for a brother or sister.
