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Trapper

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAP-ər /ˈtræp.ər/High

Meaning: From the word/occupation trapper — 'one who traps animals; a fur-hunter, a frontiersman'Medium

In 30 seconds: Rugged and frontier-bold: Trapper is the word-name for a fur-hunter and frontiersman. Outdoorsy, distinctive, and cool (M*A*S*H's Trapper John).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word/occupation trapper — 'one who traps animals; a fur-hunter, a frontiersman'
U.S. rank (2025)#6768 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 992

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752025

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

Trapper comes from the word and occupation trapper — 'one who traps animals; a fur-hunter, a frontiersman'. A rugged, distinctive, outdoorsy word-name (M*A*S*H's Trapper John).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-fur-hunter at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Trapper means 'one who traps animals; a fur-hunter, a frontiersman' — a rugged, outdoorsy occupational word-name (M*A*S*H's Trapper John McIntyre).
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — trapper — word origin

Variations

Traper

Nicknames

Trap

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trapper mean?

Trapper is the word for 'one who traps animals; a fur-hunter, a frontiersman'.

How do you pronounce Trapper?

It's said TRAP-ər /ˈtræp.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trapper a boy or girl name?

Trapper is a boy's name.

How popular is Trapper?

Trapper is a rare name in the U.S.

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