Trezon
A unique name with an unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Trezon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trezon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trezon births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trezon. 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 Trezon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,069
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Trezon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trezon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trezon 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 Trezon 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 Trezon
The name Trezon is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe, such as Britain and Gaul, around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "trĕzno," meaning "strong" or "sturdy." The name may have been given to children in hopes of bestowing upon them physical strength and resilience.
The earliest known record of the name Trezon can be found in a collection of Celtic inscriptions from the 2nd century CE, discovered in the region of modern-day France. These inscriptions suggest that the name was in use among the Gaulish tribes during the Roman conquest of Gaul.
In the 6th century CE, a Welsh monk named Trezon is mentioned in the annals of the monastery of Bangor-on-Dee. He is said to have been a renowned scholar and calligrapher, responsible for the preservation of many ancient Celtic texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Trezon appeared in several chronicles and genealogical records of noble families in Britain and Normandy. One notable figure was Trezon de Montfort, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
In the 13th century, a Trezon le Scrivener was a prominent scribe and illuminator of manuscripts in London, England. His exquisite calligraphy and illustrations can be found in several religious texts and historical documents from that era.
Another historical figure bearing the name Trezon was a 15th-century Italian explorer from Genoa, Trezon Colombo. He is believed to have accompanied his cousin, Christopher Columbus, on one of his voyages to the Americas, although records of his specific contributions are scarce.
While the name Trezon has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has continued to be used sporadically in various parts of Europe and, later, in the Americas. Its Celtic origins and connotations of strength and resilience have likely contributed to its enduring appeal among those with an appreciation for ancient cultures and languages.
People
Trezon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trezon 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
Trezon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trezon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trezon 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 Trezon a common name?
We classify Trezon 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, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trezon most popular?
The single biggest year for Trezon was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trezon is about 23 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 Trezon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trezon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trezon 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 Trezon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trezon 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 Trezon 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 Trezon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.