Trevier
A name of uncertain meaning, perhaps related to "traverse" or "travel".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Trevier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trevier today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trevier births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trevier. 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 Trevier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#12,011
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Trevier: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trevier 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 Trevier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trevier
The name Trevier has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "trevir," which means "faithful" or "loyal." This name was particularly popular among the Frankish tribes that inhabited the region now known as modern-day Germany and parts of France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trevier can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 8th century. In this text, a nobleman named Trevier is mentioned as a prominent landowner in the region of Franconia. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Germanic nobility during that time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Trevier appeared in various chronicles and records, often associated with members of the nobility or the clergy. One notable figure was Trevier von Münster, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Trevier gained popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of Europe. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Trevier Cellini, an Italian goldsmith and sculptor born in 1500, who is best known for his masterpiece "Perseus with the Head of Medusa."
In the 17th century, a French nobleman named Trevier de Montfort played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War, serving as a military commander under King Louis XIII. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of French military history.
Another notable figure was Trevier Galilei, an Italian astronomer and mathematician born in 1564, who was a contemporary of Galileo Galilei. Trevier Galilei made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly in the study of planetary motions and the development of telescopic observations.
In the 19th century, Trevier Baudelaire, a French poet and essayist born in 1821, gained recognition for his works that explored the themes of beauty, decadence, and the human condition. His influential collection of poems, "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), is considered a masterpiece of French literature.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Trevier throughout the centuries. While the name may not be as common today, its rich heritage and diverse cultural influences continue to make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a strong historical significance.
People
Trevier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trevier 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
Trevier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trevier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trevier 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 Trevier a common name?
We classify Trevier 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 Trevier most popular?
The single biggest year for Trevier was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trevier is about 26 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 Trevier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trevier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trevier 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 Trevier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trevier 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 Trevier 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 are named Trevier?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Trevier at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.