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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TREH-von //ˈtrɛvən//
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: Derived from Trevor; 'from the large settlement'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Trevon is believed to be a modern variation of the name Trevor, which has its roots in the Welsh language. The Welsh name Trevor is derived from the elements "tref," meaning "homestead" or "settlement," and "mawr," meaning "great" or "large." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "great settlement" or "large homestead." The name Trevor was introduced into English through the Norman influence in the 11th century, as the Normans brought many Welsh names into broader use following their conquest of England.
Historically, the name Trevor gained prominence in the medieval period, particularly in Wales, where it was borne by notable figures. One significant milestone is the association of the name with the 12th-century Welsh saint, Saint Trefor, who is venerated in certain regions of Wales.
The name Trevor, and by extension Trevon, was also popularized through various literary works and historical texts, including the writings of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century, which contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Welsh names and legends. Culturally, names derived from Trevor have been associated with themes of strength and stability, reflecting the idea of a stronghold or a place of safety.
The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with Trevor being a common variant in English-speaking countries. The diminutive form "Trev" has also emerged, providing a more casual or affectionate alternative.
The evolution of Trevon represents a blend of historical significance and linguistic adaptation, reflecting the dynamic nature of names as they traverse cultures and languages.
Famous people named Trevon
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Trevon Diggs is a professional football player best known for playing cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys and his standout performances in the NFL.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Trevon was first seen in the United States in 1965.
Trevon has ranked as high as #594 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Trevon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Trevon 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 Trevon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Trevon (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |
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 Trevon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2018 | 118 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2016 | 115 |
| 2015 | 103 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2013 | 150 |
| 2012 | 222 |
| 2011 | 300 |
| 2010 | 307 |
| 2009 | 360 |
| 2008 | 464 |
| 2007 | 497 |
| 2006 | 481 |
| 2005 | 503 |
| 2004 | 574 |
| 2003 | 560 |
| 2002 | 663 |
| 2001 | 786 |
| 2000 | 731 |
| 1999 | 781 |
| 1998 | 779 |
| 1997 | 849 |
| 1996 | 675 |
| 1995 | 811 |
| 1994 | 658 |
| 1993 | 487 |
| 1992 | 387 |
| 1991 | 244 |
| 1990 | 148 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 |