NAME PROFILE

Natan

An occupational name for one who sets traps, typically for fur or food. Trapper suggests a person with a keen sense of observation, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to nature, often characterized by a rugged and independent spirit.

Key Stats

Total births1,623
GenderMale (32% / 68%)
Peak year2015
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1982
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 37%CA — 36%TX — 14%IL — 9%WA — 4%

Notable People

Trapper John McIntyre (Fictional physician in M*A*S*H) · Trapper Nelson (Famed woodsman known as the Wildman of the Loxahatchee) · Trapper Schoepp (Acclaimed American singer-songwriter) · Trapper Wolf (X-wing pilot character in The Mandalorian) · Trapper Cane (Notable character in traditional Western literature)

Nicknames & Diminutives

TrapTrappy

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