Trenice
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from French.
Name Census estimates that about 324 living Americans carry the first name Trenice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trenice today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trenice births was 1990 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trenice. 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
324
~ 1 in 1,057,884 Americans
Peak year
1990
20 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,084
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Trenice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trenice from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 110 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
Trenice 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 Trenice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trenices live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trenice
The name Trenice has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it is derived from the words "treno" meaning "to mourn" and "nike" meaning "victory." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had experienced great sorrow or loss, but ultimately emerged victorious or triumphant.
The earliest recorded use of the name Trenice can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, where it appears in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus. He mentions a woman named Trenice who was a priestess in the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned philosopher named Trenice of Cyrene is mentioned in the works of the Greek biographer Diogenes Laertius. She was known for her teachings on ethics and virtue, and her writings, although now lost, were highly regarded in her time.
During the Byzantine Empire, a noblewoman named Trenice Comnenus lived in the 11th century. She was a member of the influential Comnenus family and is recorded in the chronicles of the time as a patron of the arts and a supporter of the Orthodox Church.
In the 15th century, a Italian Renaissance artist named Trenice Gozzoli gained recognition for her frescoes adorning the walls of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence. Her works, which depicted scenes from classical mythology, were praised for their vibrant colors and intricate details.
In more recent history, Trenice Desporte was a French resistance fighter during World War II. Born in 1920, she played a crucial role in the French Resistance against the Nazi occupation, risking her life to smuggle Allied soldiers and intelligence across enemy lines. She was awarded the Croix de Guerre for her bravery and heroism.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Trenice, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diverse array of accomplishments associated with it.
People
Trenice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trenice 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
Trenice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trenice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 324 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trenice 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 1,057,884 US residents.
Is Trenice a common name?
We classify Trenice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trenice most popular?
The single biggest year for Trenice was 1990, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trenice is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trenice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trenice 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.