Trevyn
A male name of Welsh origin meaning "from the town of Trev".
Name Census estimates that about 815 living Americans carry the first name Trevyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trevyn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trevyn births was 2009 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trevyn. 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
815
~ 1 in 420,557 Americans
Peak year
2009
53 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,758
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Trevyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trevyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 327 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
Trevyn 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 Trevyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trevyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Trevyn, while Nebraska, Michigan, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trevyn
The name Trevyn is a modern invented name that does not have a clear origin or traditional meaning. It is a unique and creative spelling that appears to be a variant of the Welsh name Trefor or the English name Trevor, which are derived from the town name Tref-yr-fynnon meaning "town by the stream" or "settlement near the spring."
While the name Trevyn does not have any direct historical or cultural roots, its similarity to Trevor and Trefor suggests it may have been inspired by these more established Welsh and English names. However, the variation in spelling likely indicates a desire to create a fresh, distinct name rather than directly borrowing from existing traditions.
As a relatively new name, there are no ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that reference Trevyn specifically. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century, as unique and invented names became more popular in certain cultures.
Due to its modern origin, there are no famous historical figures directly associated with the name Trevyn. However, some notable individuals who share the more traditional spellings of Trevor or Trefor include Trevor Howard (1913-1988), an English actor known for roles in films like Brief Encounter and The Third Man, and Trefor Rees (1926-2012), a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in the 1950s.
As a newly created name, Trevyn does not have a long history or established cultural significance. Its popularity and usage are likely limited to recent times, reflecting modern trends in naming conventions and the desire for unique and distinct names.
People
Trevyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trevyn 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
Trevyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trevyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 815 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trevyn 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 420,557 US residents.
Is Trevyn a common name?
We classify Trevyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 826 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trevyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Trevyn was 2009, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trevyn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trevyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trevyn 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.