Treena
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "of the trees".
Name Census estimates that about 740 living Americans carry the first name Treena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Treena today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treena births was 1970 (126 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
740
~ 1 in 463,182 Americans
Peak year
1970
126 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2012 SSA rank
#16,691
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Treena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treena from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 451 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Treena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Ohio, New York recorded the most babies named Treena, while Tennessee, Texas, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treena
The given name Treena is thought to have originated from the Sanskrit word "trina," which means "grass" or "blade of grass." This etymology suggests that the name may have its roots in ancient India, where Sanskrit was the dominant language of the region.
Treena is believed to be a feminine variant of the name Trina, which was more commonly used in India during ancient times. The earliest recorded use of the name Treena can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in several Hindu texts and religious scriptures.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Treena was a Buddhist nun who lived in the 13th century. She was renowned for her profound wisdom and spiritual teachings, which were documented in several ancient manuscripts.
In the 16th century, a renowned Indian poet and scholar named Treena Devi gained widespread recognition for her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience. She was celebrated for her mastery of the Sanskrit language and her ability to craft poetic verses that resonated with readers across the subcontinent.
During the 18th century, Treena Bai, a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire, played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region. She was known for her strategic acumen and her ability to navigate the complex power dynamics of the time.
In the 19th century, Treena Kumari, a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of classical Indian dance forms. Her performances and teachings helped to revive and maintain the rich cultural heritage of traditional Indian dance.
Another notable individual with the name Treena was Treena Desai, a pioneering Indian woman who lived in the early 20th century. She was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to improve the lives and opportunities for women in India.
While the name Treena has its roots in ancient India, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Indian diaspora communities. However, the name's historical and cultural significance remains deeply rooted in its Sanskrit origins and the rich tapestry of Indian history and tradition.
People
Treena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Treena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 740 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 463,182 US residents.
Is Treena a common name?
We classify Treena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treena most popular?
The single biggest year for Treena was 1970, when 126 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treena is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.