Trapper
Trapper is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who traps or sets traps.
Origin and history
Trapper is an English occupational name derived from someone who sets traps, historically for hunting or pest control. As a given name, it gained mild cultural visibility through twentieth-century media and outdoorsy naming trends. In the U.S., it remains relatively rare, chosen primarily for its rugged, nature-oriented style.
Popularity in the United States
992 babies in the United States have been named Trapper since 1880. It ranks #3690 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- UT (33.3 %)
- TX (30.3 %)
- AK (18.2 %)
- OK (18.2 %)
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 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 169 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 257 |
| 2010-2019 | 294 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Fun facts
- The name gained familiarity in popular culture through the character 'Trapper John' McIntyre in the franchise M*A*S*H.
- Originally used as an English surname denoting an animal trapper before transitioning to a given name.