Treyon
A name possibly derived from the Irish surname Trehy, originally a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 417 living Americans carry the first name Treyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treyon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treyon births was 1997 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treyon. 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
417
~ 1 in 821,953 Americans
Peak year
1997
24 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,888
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Treyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treyon 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 163 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
Treyon 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 Treyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treyons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Treyon, while South Carolina, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treyon
The given name Treyon is believed to have originated from the Old French language, possibly derived from the surname "Tréon" or "Tréyou," which were variants of the name "Trévoux." The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
Treyon may have its roots in the Frankish or Germanic tribes that settled in the region of modern-day France during the early Middle Ages. The name could be linked to the Old Frankish word "treu," meaning "faithful" or "loyal," suggesting a potential connection to warrior or noble lineages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Treyon can be found in the chronicles of the Benedictine monastery of Cluny, located in Burgundy, France. In the year 1245, a monk named Treyon de Vergy is mentioned as a scribe and illuminator of manuscripts.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Treyon de Montfort was a prominent figure during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He served as a knight and military commander under the French King Charles VI.
During the Renaissance period, a notable bearer of the name was Treyon Delacroix, a French painter and artist born in 1520. He was known for his vibrant depictions of religious scenes and portraits of the French nobility.
In the 17th century, Treyon Lavoisier, born in 1643, was a renowned French chemist and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the nature of elements and is considered one of the founders of modern chemistry.
Another historical figure with the name Treyon was Treyon de Saussure, a Swiss geologist and explorer born in 1740. He is famous for his pioneering work in the study of glaciers and his ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
While the name Treyon may have originated in France and had a presence in various European regions, it is important to note that historical records and documentation from earlier periods can be incomplete or limited, leaving some aspects of the name's origins and evolution open to further research and interpretation.
People
Treyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treyon 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
Treyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 417 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treyon 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 821,953 US residents.
Is Treyon a common name?
We classify Treyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 423 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Treyon was 1997, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treyon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treyon 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.