Trevian
A variant of Trevor, derived from town names meaning "dweller near a settlement".
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the first name Trevian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trevian today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trevian births was 1998 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trevian. 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
445
~ 1 in 770,234 Americans
Peak year
1998
36 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,002
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Trevian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trevian from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 222 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trevian 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 Trevian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trevians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trevian
The name Trevian has its origins rooted in the ancient Brythonic Celtic language, which was spoken across parts of Britain during the Iron Age and Roman eras. It is believed to be derived from the word "tref," which translates to "town" or "settlement," and the suffix "-ian," indicating a place of origin or belonging.
Trevian likely emerged as a personal name among the Celtic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day Wales and southwestern England. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 5th and 6th centuries CE, when it appeared in various Welsh genealogical records and manuscripts.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Trevian was a 6th-century Welsh prince and military leader. He is mentioned in the ancient Welsh chronicles as having led successful campaigns against the invading Anglo-Saxon forces, defending the territories of his people.
In the 9th century, a renowned Welsh scholar and poet named Trevian ap Gwgan was widely celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Welsh literature and culture. His works, which included intricate poetic compositions and historical narratives, played a significant role in shaping the literary traditions of medieval Wales.
Another notable figure was Trevian of Llandaff, a 12th-century cleric and historian who authored the "Book of Llandaff," a valuable manuscript containing records of the Diocese of Llandaff and its lands. This work provided invaluable insights into the history and customs of the region during that period.
During the 14th century, Trevian ap Rhys emerged as a prominent Welsh warrior and military commander. He is remembered for his heroic exploits in the Welsh Wars of Independence, where he fought alongside renowned leaders like Owain Glyndŵr in their struggle against English rule.
In the realm of literature, Trevian Griffith was a 16th-century Welsh poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Welsh language and culture. His works, which included poetic compositions and translations, played a vital role in the literary renaissance of Wales during the Tudor period.
While the name Trevian has its roots in the Celtic traditions of Britain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals of Welsh descent and those who have embraced its unique cultural heritage.
People
Trevian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trevian 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
Trevian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trevian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 445 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trevian 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 770,234 US residents.
Is Trevian a common name?
We classify Trevian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 452 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trevian most popular?
The single biggest year for Trevian was 1998, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trevian is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trevian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trevian 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.