Declining since 2017, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Trayson since 1996
Babies named Trayson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 230 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Trayson is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1990s. First recorded in 1996, it rose in popularity through the 2000s, reaching its peak rank of 5,861 in 2010. Since 2017, its usage has been declining, a trajectory shared by many inventive names of that era. With a 2025 incidence of 1 in 113,872, Trayson remains an uncommon choice, distinct even among the 'son'-ending names that were fashionable in the 2010s. It was most frequently chosen in states like Texas and California. The name's appeal lies in its contemporary sound and lack of strong historical associations.
Trayson is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular prefix 'Tray-' (from names like Tracy or Trey) with the fashionable '-son' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996 and saw a peak in usage around 2010, consistent with the trend of creating distinctive-sounding masculine names in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tray
Sibling names for Trayson
Names that share Trayson's style, for a brother or sister.
