Treylin
A name derived from a blend of "Trey" and "Lynn", potentially meaning "third-born of the lineage".
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Treylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treylin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treylin births was 2001 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treylin. 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
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2001
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,660
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Treylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treylin 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 68 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
Treylin 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 Treylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treylins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Treylin
The given name Treylin has a complex and intriguing history that spans multiple cultures and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken in various parts of Western Europe, particularly in Ireland and Scotland.
One of the earliest known references to the name Treylin can be found in ancient Celtic folklore and mythology. It is believed to have been derived from the Gaelic word "tréan," meaning strong or powerful, and the suffix "-lin," which was commonly used to form diminutive or affectionate names. This suggests that Treylin was initially a name given to children, possibly as a expression of parental hope for their strength and resilience.
During the medieval period, the name Treylin gained popularity among Celtic communities across the British Isles. It was particularly prevalent in regions where Gaelic culture and traditions thrived, such as the Scottish Highlands and the Irish provinces of Connacht and Ulster.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Treylin was a Scottish warrior and chieftain who lived in the 12th century. His exploits were chronicled in the annals of the time, and he was renowned for his bravery and leadership in battles against rival clans.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Treylin O'Donnell emerged as a prominent figure in Irish history. He was a member of the powerful O'Donnell clan and played a significant role in the ongoing struggles against English dominance in Ireland.
As the centuries passed, the name Treylin continued to be used across various Celtic communities, although its spelling and pronunciation may have undergone slight variations. In the 18th century, a renowned Scottish poet and bard named Treylin MacLeod gained recognition for his eloquent verse and his contributions to preserving the rich oral traditions of the Gaelic language.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Treylin was an Irish scholar and linguist who lived in the 19th century. He dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the Gaelic language and literature, publishing numerous works that helped to maintain the cultural heritage of the Celtic peoples.
While the name Treylin may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and cultural roots remain deeply ingrained in the annals of Celtic history and tradition.
People
Treylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treylin 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
Treylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treylin 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Treylin a common name?
We classify Treylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Treylin was 2001, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treylin is about 16 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 Treylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treylin 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 Treylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treylin 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 Treylin 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 Treylin as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Treylin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.