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Traeger

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAY-ger /ˈtreɪ.ɡər/High

Meaning: A German surname from Trager, 'a carrier; a bearer/porter'; an occupational nameLow

In 30 seconds: A carrier; a bearer: Traeger is a German surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningA German surname from Trager, 'a carrier; a bearer/porter'; an occupational name
U.S. rank (2024)#9752 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Traeger is a German surname from Trager, 'a carrier; a bearer/porter'; an occupational name. A crisp, modern name (said 'TRAY-ger').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name (also a well-known grill brand). Rare, a-carrier at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Traeger is a German surname, 'a carrier; a bearer/porter' — a crisp, occupational surname-name (said 'TRAY-ger').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Traeger — German surname

Variations

TragerTraiger

Nicknames

Trae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Traeger mean?

Traeger is a German surname, 'a carrier; a bearer/porter', an occupational name.

How do you pronounce Traeger?

It's said TRAY-ger /ˈtreɪ.ɡər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Traeger a boy or girl name?

Traeger is a boy's name.

How popular is Traeger?

Traeger is a very rare name in the U.S.

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