Trajan
Trajan is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Traius; derived from the Roman gens Traia.
Origin and history
Trajan is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Traianus. It is famous for being the name of the 2nd-century Roman Emperor Trajan, under whose rule the empire reached its peak territorial extent. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with classical historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Trajan since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.5 %)
- NC (20.6 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- AL (6.1 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 188 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Trajan
- Trajan Langdon: Basketball Player, Sports Executive
Fun facts
- Emperor Trajan oversaw the maximum expansion of the Roman Empire through his military victories in Dacian and Parthian campaigns.
- The name is linked to iconic monuments in Rome, including Trajan's Column and Trajan's Market.