Tron
Every Tron since 1963 — 548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
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.