Trevion first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Trevion has been for the last 40 years (from 1985 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Trevion

A masculine name derived from the name Trevor, meaning "homestead village".

Popularity of Trevion by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Trevion is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 28 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Trevion.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024280
2023250
2022500
2021300
2020370
2019500
2018320
2017470
2016370
2015560
2014470
2013550
2012680
2011910
20101040
20091450
20081390
20071520
20061370
20051470
20041690
20031600
20022030
20011620
20001700
19991500
19981340
1997980
19961000
1995910
1994730
1993610
1992440
1991270
1990180
1989170
1988100
198760
198550

The history of the first name Trevion

The name Trevion is a modern variant of the French name Trevion, which is derived from the Old French word "trevior," meaning "a place where three roads meet." This name has its roots in the Gallo-Romance languages spoken in northern France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known use of the name Trevion dates back to the 12th century in northern France. It was initially used as a surname or a place name, referring to a location where three roads converged. Over time, it evolved into a given name, particularly popular among the French nobility and aristocracy.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Trevion was Trevion de Montfort, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century. He was a member of the powerful de Montfort family and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the Third Crusade.

Another notable figure was Trevion d'Anjou, a 13th-century French nobleman and military commander. He served under King Louis IX of France and played a significant role in the Seventh Crusade, leading troops in the siege of Damietta in 1249.

In the 14th century, Trevion de Vaucouleurs was a French knight and diplomat who served as a chamberlain to King Charles VI of France. He is recorded in historical documents for his role in negotiating treaties and diplomatic missions.

During the Renaissance period, Trevion Montaigne was a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1533 to 1592. He is best known for his influential work "Essays," which explored various topics ranging from philosophy to ethics and politics.

In more recent times, Trevion Grubbs was an American basketball player who played in the NBA from 2009 to 2013. Born in 1985, he played for several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies.

While the name Trevion has its roots in French culture and history, it has evolved and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries, where it is often used as a unique and distinctive given name.

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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