Treves
An English place name derived from the French town of Treves.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Treves. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treves today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treves births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treves. 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 Treves. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,448
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Treves: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Treves 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 Treves during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Treves
The given name Treves has its origins rooted in the ancient city of Trier, located in modern-day Germany. Trier, known as Treves in French, was an important Roman settlement during the height of the Roman Empire. The name is derived from the Celtic name "Treverorum," which referred to the Treveri tribe that inhabited the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Treves can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in various Roman texts and historical records. It is believed that during this time, some individuals may have adopted the name as a way to connect with the rich cultural heritage of the region.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Treves was Treves Theodoric (454-524), a Frankish king who played a significant role in the transition from the Roman Empire to the Merovingian dynasty. He is credited with establishing a stable and prosperous kingdom in what is now modern-day France and parts of Germany.
Another prominent individual with the name Treves was Treves Maurus (born around 512), a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 6th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of education and his role in establishing monasteries throughout Europe.
In the 9th century, Treves Rabanus (776-856), a prominent Frankish scholar and theologian, achieved fame for his influential writings and his role as the Abbot of Fulda, one of the most important monastic centers of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Treves gained further prominence with the rise of the Holy Roman Empire. Treves Willigis (940-1011), the Archbishop of Mainz, was a powerful figure who played a crucial role in the politics and religious affairs of the empire during the 10th and 11th centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Treves was Treves Theoderich (1286-1354), a German noble and military commander who served as the Count of Oldenburg and fought in various conflicts during the 14th century.
While the name Treves has its roots in ancient history, it has continued to be used throughout different eras, carrying with it a sense of tradition and cultural significance. The individuals mentioned above are just a few examples of the many notable figures who have borne this name throughout the centuries.
People
Treves + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treves 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
Treves: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treves?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treves 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Treves a common name?
We classify Treves as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treves most popular?
The single biggest year for Treves was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treves is about 47 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 Treves in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treves a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treves 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.
Is Treves still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treves 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 Treves 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 Treves as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Treves on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.