Trajan
Trajan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹeɪ.d͡ʒən/ · /ˈtɹaɪ.ən/
Meaning and origin of Trajan
- A male given name from Latin.
- A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Трајан (Trajan)
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Trāiānus.
How popular is Trajan?
Since 1880, 787 boys in the U.S. have been named Trajan. Its highest rank for boys was #1001 in 1999. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Trajan FAQ
What does the name Trajan mean?
A male given name from Latin. A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Трајан (Trajan) Borrowed from Latin Trāiānus.
What is the origin of the name Trajan?
Trajan is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Trajan?
Since 1880, 787 boys in the U.S. have been named Trajan. Its highest rank for boys was #1001 in 1999. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Trajan a boy or girl name?
Trajan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 787 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.