Treyor
A variant spelling of the masculine name Trevor, of Celtic origin meaning "great village".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Treyor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treyor today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treyor births was 1986 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treyor. 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 Treyor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1986
8 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,420
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Treyor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Treyor 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 Treyor 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Treyor
The given name Treyor is a relatively modern invention without any clear linguistic or cultural origins. It does not appear to be derived from established words or roots in major languages, nor is it found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various civilizations.
Despite its lack of a definitive historical background, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Treyor over the past century or so. One of the earliest recorded instances was Treyor Williams, an American painter and illustrator born in 1892 and known for his landscape and wildlife artworks.
Another individual with this name was Treyor Everett (1905-1987), a British film director and screenwriter who worked in the early days of British cinema. He is credited with directing several notable films, including "The Phantom Light" (1935) and "The Gaunt Stranger" (1938).
In the field of literature, Treyor Michaels (1920-1992) was an American novelist and short story writer known for his works exploring themes of urban life and social issues. His most acclaimed novel, "City of Shadows," published in 1956, received critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of life in a modern American metropolis.
Treyor Sinclair (1935-2018) was a Canadian lawyer and human rights activist who played a significant role in advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. He was recognized for his efforts with numerous awards and honors throughout his career.
More recently, Treyor Jackson (born 1977) is an American actor and singer who rose to prominence as a child actor in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Mighty Ducks" (1992) and "Cooley High" (1975).
While the name Treyor may lack a deep historical lineage, these individuals have contributed to various fields and left their mark on contemporary society, adding to the growing recognition and significance of this unique given name.
People
Treyor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treyor 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
Treyor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treyor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treyor 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Treyor a common name?
We classify Treyor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treyor most popular?
The single biggest year for Treyor was 1986, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treyor is about 41 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 Treyor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treyor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treyor 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 Treyor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treyor 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 Treyor 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 common is the name Treyor?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Treyor at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.