Treyshaun
An Americanized blend name blending "Trey" and "Shawn".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Treyshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treyshaun today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treyshaun births was 2008 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treyshaun. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2008
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,027
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Treyshaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treyshaun 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 69 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
Treyshaun 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 Treyshaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treyshaun
The name Treyshaun is a relatively modern invention, a creative combination of the names Trey and Shaun. It does not have any direct linguistic or cultural origins to trace back to ancient times.
Trey is a shortened version of the name Terrence, which derives from the Latin name Terentius. Terentius was a Roman family name that may have originated from the Etruscan town of Terentia. The name Terrence became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England.
Shaun is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán, which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Seán has its roots in early Christianity and was commonly used in Ireland and Scotland.
The earliest recorded use of the name Treyshaun appears to be in the late 20th century, likely as a creative combination by parents seeking a unique name for their child. While there are no famous historical figures with the exact name Treyshaun, some individuals who have carried similar variations include:
1. Trey Parker (born 1969), American actor, animator, and co-creator of the TV series South Park.
2. Trey Songz (born 1984), American singer and songwriter known for his R&B and hip-hop music.
3. Shaun White (born 1986), American professional snowboarder and skateboarder, three-time Olympic gold medalist.
4. Shaun Alexander (born 1977), American former professional football player, NFL MVP in 2005.
5. Shaun Livingston (born 1985), American professional basketball player.
While Treyshaun may not have a rich historical lineage, it represents the modern trend of creating unique and blended names, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and creative naming practices of contemporary society.
People
Treyshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treyshaun 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
Treyshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treyshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treyshaun 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Treyshaun a common name?
We classify Treyshaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treyshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Treyshaun was 2008, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treyshaun is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treyshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treyshaun 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.