A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Tron since 1963
Babies named Tron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tron is a modern coinage that originated as the title of Disney's 1982 science fiction film. The name has never appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's top 1000 names, remaining a rarity even in its peak year of 1980. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, likely driven by renewed interest in the film's legacy. With only a handful of recorded births per year and no concentration in any particular state, Tron is an unconventional choice for parents seeking a name tied to computer culture and 1980s cinema.
The name Tron was coined for the 1982 Disney science fiction film Tron, about a computer programmer who is transported into a digital world. The word 'tron' is a shortened form of 'electronic', and the film's title was inspired by the term 'electronic' with the 'e' removed. As a given name, it remains extremely rare, used almost exclusively by parents inspired by the film or the associated computer culture.
Sibling names for Tron
Names that share Tron's style, for a brother or sister.
