Trevor Boy

Popularity: #575 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TREV-er //ˈtrɛvər//

Origin: Welsh; English

Meaning: Welsh: 'large'; English: 'from the large settlement'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Trevor has its roots in the Welsh language, derived from the place name "Trefor," which combines the elements "tref," meaning "homestead" or "settlement," and "or," which is thought to refer to a hill or a place of elevation. This etymological background reflects the geographical features often associated with early Welsh settlements.

The name was introduced into English during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as the Normans brought many Welsh names into broader usage across England. Historically, the name Trevor has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in Wales.

One prominent example is Saint Trevor, a figure recognized in Welsh hagiography, although specific details about his life remain sparse. The name gained further recognition through its association with the Trevor family, a notable Welsh lineage that has produced various influential individuals throughout history.

The name appears in historical records as early as the 13th century, indicating its established presence in Welsh culture. Culturally, Trevor has been associated with notions of strength and stability, reflecting its meaning related to homesteads and settlements.

The name has also been linked to various traditions and folklore within Wales, where it symbolizes a connection to the land and heritage. In addition to its primary form, diminutive forms such as Trev have emerged, often used informally.

Overall, Trevor's historical and cultural significance is rooted in its linguistic origins and the enduring legacy of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Trevor

In this section, you will find notable people named Trevor. 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 Trevor who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Trevor Noah is a comedian and television host best known for The Daily Show, Born a Crime, and Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia.

Trevor Lawrence is a football quarterback best known for playing with the Jacksonville Jaguars and winning the College Football Playoff National Championship with Clemson.

Trevor Phillips is a character in the video game Grand Theft Auto V, known for his unpredictable behavior and criminal activities.

Fictional characters named Trevor

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Trevor Philips is a fictional character from the video game Grand Theft Auto V. He is a volatile and unpredictable criminal who plays a central role in the game's narrative.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Trevor. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trevor was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Trevor has ranked as high as #104 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, New York, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Trevor 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 Trevor 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 Trevor.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 400 400 0
2024 454 454 0
2023 531 531 0
2022 555 555 0
2021 657 657 0
2020 730 730 0
2019 782 782 0
2018 855 855 0
2017 909 909 0
2016 1,095 1,095 0
2015 1,189 1,189 0
2014 1,338 1,333 5
2013 1,537 1,537 0
2012 1,881 1,881 0
2011 2,150 2,150 0
2010 2,322 2,322 0
2009 2,672 2,666 6
2008 2,828 2,828 0
2007 3,066 3,061 5
2006 3,338 3,333 5
2005 3,688 3,682 6
2004 3,919 3,897 22
2003 4,394 4,387 7
2002 5,066 5,060 6
2001 5,405 5,396 9
2000 5,763 5,745 18
1999 6,269 6,257 12
1998 6,616 6,598 18
1997 6,016 6,001 15
1996 5,855 5,842 13
1995 6,026 6,009 17
1994 6,373 6,359 14
1993 6,029 6,012 17
1992 6,211 6,193 18
1991 5,553 5,531 22
1990 5,164 5,141 23
1989 4,177 4,166 11
1988 3,707 3,695 12
1987 3,261 3,235 26
1986 2,997 2,978 19
1985 2,842 2,819 23
1984 2,369 2,359 10
1983 2,073 2,051 22
1982 1,956 1,943 13
1981 1,773 1,757 16
1980 1,703 1,689 14
1979 1,718 1,699 19
1978 1,418 1,406 12
1977 1,439 1,431 8
1976 1,267 1,253 14
1975 1,272 1,267 5
1974 1,104 1,095 9
1973 1,045 1,026 19
1972 1,104 1,093 11
1971 1,106 1,093 13
1970 997 984 13
1969 822 810 12
1968 800 785 15
1967 806 800 6
1966 671 663 8
1965 218 211 7
1964 121 116 5
1963 142 142 0
1962 80 80 0
1961 71 65 6
1960 66 66 0
1959 69 69 0
1958 56 56 0
1957 57 57 0
1956 58 58 0
1955 47 47 0
1954 31 31 0
1953 25 25 0
1952 33 33 0
1951 48 43 5
1950 34 34 0
1949 29 29 0
1948 44 44 0
1947 49 49 0
1946 24 24 0
1945 22 22 0
1944 17 17 0
1943 15 15 0
1942 19 19 0
1941 12 12 0
1940 16 16 0
1939 17 17 0
1938 13 13 0
1937 12 12 0
1936 12 12 0
1935 15 15 0
1934 18 18 0
1933 10 10 0
1932 14 14 0
1931 9 9 0
1930 13 13 0
1929 20 20 0
1928 8 8 0
1927 9 9 0
1926 9 9 0
1925 13 13 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 18 18 0
1922 10 10 0
1921 10 10 0
1920 7 7 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 7 7 0
1917 8 8 0
1916 16 16 0
1915 17 17 0

Top States for Trevor (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
CA 46
11%
NY 29
7%
TX 28
7%
FL 21
5%
PA 21
5%
NC 20
5%
OH 20
5%
VA 17
4%
NJ 16
4%
MO 14
3%
GA 13
3%
IN 12
3%
MI 11
3%
SC 11
3%
IL 11
3%
AZ 11
3%
WA 10
2%
MA 10
2%
UT 9
2%
MD 9
2%
WI 8
2%
KY 7
2%
LA 7
2%
TN 6
1%
OR 6
1%
WV 6
1%
ID 5
1%
CO 5
1%
AL 5
1%
AR 5
1%
KS 5
1%
OK 5
1%