Treka
An invented modern name, without a definite established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Treka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Treka today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treka births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treka. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Treka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1979 SSA rank
#8,968
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Treka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treka from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treka 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 Treka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treka
The given name Treka has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "trekna," which meant "to journey" or "to travel." This connection to the concept of a journey or adventure may have influenced the choice of this name for children in hopes that they would lead fulfilling and eventful lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Treka can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a prominent Etruscan leader by that name in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (Around 27-25 BCE). This suggests that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility and ruling classes during the period of Roman conquest and assimilation of their culture.
In the Middle Ages, the name Treka appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong ties to the former Etruscan territories in Italy. One notable figure was Treka di Montecchio, a 12th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was renowned for her patronage of several renowned poets and artists of her time.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Treka Boccaccio (1460-1518), a Florentine writer and scholar who was known for her translations of ancient Greek texts into Italian.
In the 19th century, the name Treka gained recognition beyond Europe, with the birth of Treka Kanawa (1844-1911), a renowned Hawaiian singer and entertainer who was celebrated for her performances of traditional Hawaiian music and hula dances.
Another notable figure was Treka Guzmán (1892-1972), a Mexican artist and activist who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and was known for her bold and politically charged paintings and murals.
The name Treka has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, but its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods serves as a testament to its unique and fascinating origins, rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization.
People
Treka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treka 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
Treka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treka 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Treka a common name?
We classify Treka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treka most popular?
The single biggest year for Treka was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treka is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Treka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treka 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 Treka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treka 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 Treka 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Treka?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Treka, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.