The Vietnamese given name "Tran" is derived from the family name of the same pronunciation, which means 'to cross' or 'to wade across'. It signifies the idea of overcoming obstacles and moving forward in life. The name Tran is quite common among Vietnamese people and has been popular for generations due to its strong historical and cultural significance.
The name Tran experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 1981 (23 births) and 1993 (28 births), but it has seen a general decline since the late 1990s.