Treg
A masculine name of English origin referring to Treg cells, regulatory T cells.
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Treg. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treg today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treg births was 1970 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treg. 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
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
1970
14 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,021
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Treg: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treg from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treg 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 Treg during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tregs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Treg
The name Treg has its origins in ancient Etruscan culture, with roots traced back to the 6th century BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan word "tregua," meaning "truce" or "respite." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of peace and harmony.
In the early days of ancient Rome, Treg was a relatively common name among Etruscan families living within the boundaries of the Roman Republic. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a surviving fragment of the Etruscan "Liber Linteus," a linen book containing religious texts and rituals from the 3rd century BCE.
During the Roman era, Treg became a popular name among the patrician class, with several notable figures bearing this name. One of the most prominent was Treg Valerius, a Roman statesman and military commander who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is known for his successful campaigns against the Samnites and his contributions to the expansion of Roman territories.
In the Middle Ages, the name Treg gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in parts of Europe where Etruscan influence had been strong. One notable figure from this period was Treg of Arezzo, a 12th-century Italian monk and scholar known for his work in music theory and the development of the modern staff notation system.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Treg continued to be used across various European regions. One notable bearer was Treg Brahe, a 16th-century Danish astronomer and nobleman who made significant contributions to the understanding of planetary motion and the refinement of astronomical instruments.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, the 19th century saw the birth of Treg Mendel, an Austrian monk and scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work on heredity and genetics. His experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for the field of genetics and the modern understanding of inheritance.
Throughout history, the name Treg has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, scientists, military leaders, and statesmen. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has endured as a testament to its ancient Etruscan roots and the lasting impact of those who have borne it.
People
Treg + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treg 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
Treg: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treg?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treg 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 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Treg a common name?
We classify Treg as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treg most popular?
The single biggest year for Treg was 1970, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treg is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treg a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treg in the SSA data are male. 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.