Trapper
Every Trapper since 1975 — 992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trapper
Trapper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,768 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 992 American babies have been named Trapper. Its peak came in 2011, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Trapper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trapper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,768 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,869 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,794 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,128 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,764 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,324 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,208 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,453 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,285 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,872 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,490 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,112 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,024 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,340 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,243 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,056 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,934 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,446 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,182 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,174 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,713 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,191 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,213 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,048 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,031 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,804 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trapper in 2025?
Trapper ranked #6,768 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trapper?
992 babies have been named Trapper in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trapper most popular?
Trapper peaked in 2011, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Trapper a boy or girl name?
Trapper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Trapper rising or falling?
Trapper is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.