Trever Boy

Popularity: #925 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TREH-ver /ˈtrɛvər/

Origin: English; Welsh

Meaning: English: brave; Welsh: large settlement

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Trever is of Welsh origin, derived from the elements "tref," meaning "town" or "settlement," and "-er," which can denote a person associated with a place. This etymological root reflects a common naming convention in Welsh culture, where names often signify geographical or locational ties.

The name has also been linked to the Old Welsh form "Trefor," which carries similar meanings and has influenced various forms across the British Isles. Historically, the name Trever can be traced back to the early medieval period in Wales, where it would have been used to denote individuals from specific settlements.

The name gained traction in the context of Welsh history, particularly during the Norman conquest of Wales in the 11th century, when many Welsh names were recorded in Latinized forms. The name appears in various historical documents and genealogies, reflecting the social structures of the time, where lineage and place of origin were significant.

Culturally, names like Trever have resonated within Welsh traditions, often associated with notions of community and belonging. The name has been borne by various figures throughout history, contributing to its endurance in Welsh and English-speaking contexts.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Trev have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and personal connection among families. Overall, Trever embodies a rich linguistic heritage, reflecting the historical interplay of language and identity in Wales.

Famous people named Trever

In this section, you will find notable people named Trever. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Trever who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Trever who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Trever Noah is a comedian and television host best known for The Daily Show, Born a Crime, and his stand-up specials.

Trever Francis is a former footballer best known for playing with Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, and the England national team.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Trever, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TrevorTrentTrevonTreyTrevTrevian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Trever. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EverettTrevonTreyTravisTroyTannerTrentTobiasTyler

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trever was first seen in the United States in 1962.

Trever has ranked as high as #1447 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Texas, Utah, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Trever has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Trever is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Trever was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Trever.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 13 13
2023 14 14
2022 9 9
2021 11 11
2020 21 21
2019 13 13
2018 27 27
2017 17 17
2016 36 36
2015 45 45
2014 38 38
2013 66 66
2012 58 58
2011 95 95
2010 98 98
2009 107 107
2008 101 101
2007 107 107
2006 162 162
2005 150 150
2004 172 172
2003 180 180
2002 187 187
2001 175 175
2000 200 200
1999 211 211
1998 232 232
1997 215 215
1996 224 224
1995 215 215
1994 248 248
1993 220 220
1992 220 220
1991 204 204
1990 184 184
1989 164 164
1988 161 161
1987 108 108
1986 106 106
1985 87 87
1984 87 87
1983 70 70
1982 74 74
1981 94 94
1980 92 92
1979 89 89
1978 93 93
1977 75 75
1976 108 108
1975 81 81
1974 80 80
1973 76 76
1972 74 74
1971 45 45
1970 57 57
1969 41 41
1968 56 56
1967 50 50
1966 48 48
1965 15 15
1962 5 5

Top States for Trever (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
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