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
Census
Treena in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 828 people with the first name Treena, which placed it at #14,266 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,266
National first-name rank
People counted
828
828 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
66.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Treena
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Treena is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Black (19.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Treena described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Treena at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.1% · 547
- Black or African American19.9% · 165
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.1% · 42
- Two or more races4.6% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 11
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.
How common was Treena in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 828 people with the name Treena, or 0.27 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,266 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Treena in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Treena?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Treena appears almost entirely female. Of the 832 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Treena?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Treena is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Black (19.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Treena most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Treena in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.1% (547 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Treena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Treena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treena in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Treena can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Treena?
You can see how many people share the name Treena on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.