Find out how popular the first name Trev has been for the last 48 years (from 1977 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trev by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Trev is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Trev.

The history of the first name Trev

The name Trev is a diminutive form of the name Trevor, which originated from the Welsh name Trefor. The name Trefor is derived from the Welsh words "tref," meaning "town" or "settlement," and "fawr," meaning "great" or "large." It is believed that the name Trev emerged as a shortened version of Trevor sometime in the early 20th century.

The earliest known reference to the name Trevor dates back to the 12th century in Wales. It was a common name among Welsh nobility and landowners during this period. One notable example is Trevor the Monk, a Welsh clergyman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for his religious writings.

In the 13th century, the name Trevor gained popularity in England, particularly in the northern regions bordering Wales. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Trevor de Bangor, a Welsh landowner who lived in the late 13th century and held estates in Flintshire.

During the Renaissance period, the name Trevor continued to be used, although it was less common than in earlier centuries. One notable bearer of this name was Trevor Jones (c. 1559-1635), a Welsh clergyman and translator who worked on translating the Bible into Welsh.

In the 18th century, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the Welsh gentry and aristocracy. One famous bearer of the name was Trevor Hill (1693-1742), a Welsh politician and Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire.

As the diminutive form Trev gained popularity in the 20th century, several notable individuals bore this name. These include Trev Broughton (1912-2003), an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia in the 1930s and 1940s, and Trev Howard (1916-1988), a British actor known for his roles in films such as "The Green Man" and "The Naked Runner."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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