boys' name · peaked 1980

Tron

Every Tron since 1963 — 548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Tron
Peak year
1980
59 babies
All-time total
548
since 1963

The story of Tron

Tron is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1963, 548 American babies have been named Tron. Its peak came in 1980, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tron year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 5 #14,076
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 7 #10,719
2018
2017
2016 6 #12,056
2015 9 #8,684
2014 11 #7,514
2013 9 #8,717
2012 8 #9,642
2011 7 #10,697
2010 8 #9,613
2009 6 #12,361
2008 8 #9,800
2007 8 #9,710
2006 10 #7,956
2005 7 #10,070
2004 7 #9,872
2003 5 #12,635
2002 11 #6,497
2001 9 #7,476
2000
1995 9 #6,373
1990 12 #4,653
1985 21 #2,500
1980 59 #1,202
1975 6 #5,424
1970 18 #2,207
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
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1925
1920
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1900
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Tron in 2025?

Tron did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Tron?

548 babies have been named Tron in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tron most popular?

Tron peaked in 1980, when 59 newborns received the name.

Is Tron a boy or girl name?

Tron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tron rising or falling?

Tron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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