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Trajan

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAY-jan /ˈtreɪ.dʒən/Medium

Meaning: From the Roman emperor Trajan (Latin Traianus), of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a river name and to 'enduring'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Of Trajan; enduring: Trajan is a Roman imperial name. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TRAY-jan').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Roman emperor Trajan (Latin Traianus), of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a river name and to 'enduring'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7672 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919942024

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

Trajan comes from the Roman emperor Trajan (Latin Traianus), of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a river name and to 'enduring' (one of Rome's 'Five Good Emperors'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, classic name (said 'TRAY-jan').

In the U.S. it appears as a classical name. Rare, of-Trajan at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Trajan is the name of a Roman emperor (Latin Traianus), of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a river name and to 'enduring' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'TRAY-jan').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Trajan — routes uncertain

Variations

TraianTrajenTrajon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trajan mean?

Trajan is a Roman emperor's name, of uncertain meaning, variously linked to a river name and 'enduring'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Trajan?

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

Is Trajan a boy or girl name?

Trajan is a boy's name.

How popular is Trajan?

Trajan is a rare name in the U.S.

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