Tran
Pronunciation: [ tr-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 128 babies have been named Tran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,689 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,689
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tran is also used as a girl name, ranked #60050.
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About the Name Tran
Tran is a boy name .
Is Tran a boy or girl name? Tran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,689 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,050. Tran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tran is currently ranked #27,689 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tran include Travis, Trace, Trae, Trayvon, Trayce . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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