Treyson
Of English derivation, a blend of "Trey" meaning "three" and the suffix "-son".
Name Census estimates that about 1,921 living Americans carry the first name Treyson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treyson today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treyson births was 2009 (119 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treyson. 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
- • Treyson is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 178,425 Americans
Peak year
2009
119 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,330
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Treyson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treyson from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 893 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Treyson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treyson 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 Treyson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treysons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Idaho recorded the most babies named Treyson, while New York, Minnesota, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treyson
The name Treyson is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the names Trey and Jason. Trey is a shortened form of the name Trevelyan, an English surname that means "from the town of Trefflean" in Brittany, France. The name Jason, on the other hand, has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, where it was the name of a hero who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.
While the name Treyson itself does not have a long and storied history, it carries elements of both English and Greek influences. The blending of these two name origins is a reflection of the cultural diversity and creativity that has shaped modern naming practices.
Treyson is a relatively rare name, with no recorded instances of notable historical figures bearing this moniker. However, there are a few individuals who have achieved some level of recognition in recent times.
Treyson Potts is an American football player who currently plays as a running back for the University of Minnesota. Born in 2002, Potts has shown promise on the field and may one day become a recognizable name in the world of collegiate and professional sports.
Treyson Sullivan is a young Australian actor who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the 2018 movie "Upgrade." Born in 2008, Sullivan has already made a name for himself in the entertainment industry at a young age.
Treyson Buchanan is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Trevor Murdoch. While his given name is not Treyson, his stage name shares a similar sound and may have contributed to the popularization of the name in recent years.
Treyson Cunningham is a Canadian YouTube personality and content creator. Born in 1998, Cunningham has amassed a sizable following on social media platforms, showcasing the growing influence of online personalities in modern culture.
Treyson Kemp is an American basketball player who currently plays for the University of Texas at Arlington. Born in 2001, Kemp has shown promise on the court and may one day become a recognizable name in the world of collegiate and professional basketball.
While the name Treyson may be relatively new, it carries with it a blend of cultural influences and a sense of modern creativity. As with many contemporary names, its popularity and significance will be shaped by the individuals who bear it and the legacies they leave behind.
People
Treyson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treyson 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
Treyson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treyson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,921 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treyson 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 178,425 US residents.
Is Treyson a common name?
We classify Treyson as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,940 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treyson most popular?
The single biggest year for Treyson was 2009, when 119 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treyson is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treyson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treyson 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.