Trevvor
A name of Brythonic origin meaning "homestead settlement" or "farm village".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Trevvor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trevvor today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trevvor births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trevvor. 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 Trevvor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,419
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Trevvor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trevvor 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 Trevvor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trevvor
The name Trevvor is a variant of the more common spelling Trevor, which has its roots in the Welsh language. The name is derived from the Welsh words "tref" meaning town or settlement, and "fawr" meaning large or great. Thus, the name Trevor or Trevvor can be interpreted to mean "the great town" or "the great settlement."
This name has its origins in medieval Wales, where it was likely used to refer to a prominent town or village within a particular region. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with references found in various Welsh chronicles and historical records from that period.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Trevvor was Trevvor ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the English crown during the reign of King John.
Another notable historical figure with the name Trevvor was Trevvor Vaughan, a Welsh philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual and religious circles of his time, known for his writings on metaphysics and theology.
In the world of literature, the name Trevvor was famously borne by Trevvor Howard, an English actor and writer who was born in 1913 and died in 1988. He was known for his roles in several classic films, including "The Third Man" and "Brief Encounter."
Moving to the realm of sports, Trevvor Francis was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a striker in the 1970s and 1980s. He represented clubs like Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest and was also capped by the Welsh national team.
Finally, in the field of music, Trevvor Rabin is a South African rock musician and songwriter who rose to prominence as the guitarist and songwriter for the band Yes in the 1980s. He has also worked on numerous film scores, including those for notable movies like "Armageddon" and "The Guardian."
These examples showcase the diverse range of individuals who have borne the name Trevvor throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures, disciplines, and time periods.
People
Trevvor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trevvor 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
Trevvor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trevvor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trevvor 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 Trevvor a common name?
We classify Trevvor 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 Trevvor most popular?
The single biggest year for Trevvor was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trevvor is about 37 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 Trevvor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trevvor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trevvor 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 Trevvor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trevvor 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 Trevvor 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 Trevvor as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.