Old, ancient, or to exhibit
In Vietnamese, Tran (Trần) is a major surname that is also used as a given name. It historically refers to the Tran Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam for nearly two centuries, and etymologically relates to the concept of being ancient or displaying something clearly.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Tran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Vietnamese-born actress known for The Scent of Green Papaya
