How Many People Are Named Trapper?
Complete statistics for the name Trapper: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Trapper is a very rare name for boys, with only 954 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 345,836 Americans. The majority of Trappers are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 979 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Trapper Through the Generations
Trapper peaked in popularity in 2011 with 41 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline. With an average age of 23, most Trappers are young adults, with 696 under 30 and 283 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found in the United States, where it ranks among the rarest names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Trapper's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Trapper
How Many People Have the Name Trapper?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 119 people in the United States currently share the name Trapper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,785,288 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Trapper a Common or Rare Name?
Trapper is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Trapper Mean?
Trapper means "Occupational surname (one who traps)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Trapper in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Trapper Most Popular?
The name Trapper reached peak popularity in 2011, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Trapper?
Approximately 119 people named Trapper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 119. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,785,288 Americans.
Is Trapper a rare name?
Trapper is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,785,288 Americans has this name.
What does the name Trapper mean?
Trapper means "Occupational surname (one who traps)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Trapper more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Trapper are male and 0% are female.
When was Trapper most popular?
Trapper peaked in 2011 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.