The name Tramel is of American origin, derived from an African-American patronymic surname that emerged in the Southern United States during the late 19th century. It was likely created by combining elements from different given names or surnames popular at the time. The name's popularity peaked in the mid-20th century and has since declined, but it remains a unique and distinct choice for parents looking to give their child an uncommon name with historical roots.
The name Tramel experienced varying popularity over the years, with notable spikes in the late 70s to early 90s. The peak was reached in 1986 with 24 births, followed by another high point of 20 births in 1994. However, since the mid-90s, its usage has generally declined, with less than 10 births per year from 2005 onwards, and a total of just 5 births in the past two years (2022-23). Overall, Tramel has been given to a total of 535 babies over these four decades.