Trevin Boy

Popularity: #925 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TREH-vin /ˈtrɛvɪn/

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: derived from 'Trevor'; Irish: 'prudent'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Trevin is believed to have originated from the Welsh name "Treffynnon," which translates to "town of the springs." The etymology can be traced back to the Welsh language, where "tref" means "town" and "fynnon" means "spring" or "well." This name likely made its way into English through the influence of Welsh culture and language, particularly during the periods of Norman and later English interactions with Wales. The transition into English usage reflects the broader integration of Welsh names into the English-speaking world, particularly from the 19th century onward as interest in Welsh heritage grew.

Historically, the name Trevin does not have significant references in ancient texts or notable historical figures, which makes its specific milestones less defined compared to more prominent names. However, the use of similar names in Welsh culture can be traced back to the medieval period, when many names were derived from geographical features or local landmarks.

The name's connection to natural elements, such as springs, may have contributed to its cultural resonance, symbolizing life and renewal. Culturally, names like Trevin often carry associations with the landscape and nature, reflecting a deep-rooted connection to the environment in Welsh tradition.

This connection to the land and its features has historically been significant in Welsh identity, which may have aided in the endurance of such names over time. While Trevin itself may not have a plethora of historical references, its roots in the Welsh language and culture highlight the importance of place and nature in naming practices.

The diminutive form "Trevy" may also be noted, although its usage is less documented.

Famous people named Trevin

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Trevin Jones is a mixed martial artist best known for competing in the UFC and winning the LFA Bantamweight Championship.

Trevin Wax is an author and speaker best known for his work on Christian theology and culture, including books like 'This Is Our Time' and 'The Thrill of Hope.'.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trevin was first seen in the United States in 1964.

Trevin has ranked as high as #1763 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Florida, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Trevin 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 Trevin 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 Trevin.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 13 13
2024 26 26
2023 18 18
2022 32 32
2021 23 23
2020 25 25
2019 36 36
2018 44 44
2017 57 57
2016 39 39
2015 57 57
2014 86 86
2013 142 142
2012 143 143
2011 153 153
2010 175 175
2009 197 197
2008 275 275
2007 167 167
2006 171 171
2005 145 145
2004 167 167
2003 139 139
2002 161 161
2001 122 122
2000 128 128
1999 137 137
1998 139 139
1997 127 127
1996 111 111
1995 131 131
1994 115 115
1993 106 106
1992 110 110
1991 96 96
1990 80 80
1989 91 91
1988 128 128
1987 95 95
1986 30 30
1985 29 29
1984 24 24
1983 18 18
1982 19 19
1981 22 22
1980 14 14
1979 23 23
1978 9 9
1977 16 16
1976 18 18
1975 27 27
1974 33 33
1973 22 22
1972 24 24
1971 26 26
1970 14 14
1969 8 8
1968 23 23
1967 10 10
1966 21 21
1964 7 7

Top States for Trevin (2024)

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
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