Trey Boy

Popularity: #675 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tray //treɪ//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: third; Latin: three

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Trey is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "trey," which means "three." This term is derived from the Old French "trois," which in turn comes from the Latin "tres," meaning "three." The linguistic journey of the name reflects a transition through various languages, ultimately making its way into English. The use of Trey as a name is often associated with the tradition of naming a third son in a family, as it literally signifies the ordinal number three.

Historically, the name Trey began to gain traction in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. Its usage can be linked to the practice of using numerical names to denote birth order, which has roots in various cultures.

While the name itself does not appear in significant historical texts or religious scriptures like the King James Bible, its connection to familial structures and lineage has made it a culturally resonant choice for many families. In terms of cultural significance, the name Trey embodies notions of individuality and identity within a family context.

It often symbolizes a unique place within a sibling hierarchy, which can carry emotional weight for those who bear the name. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Treyson," which further emphasize its familial connections.

Overall, Trey reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural practices surrounding naming conventions, particularly in relation to birth order.

Famous people named Trey

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

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Trey Parker is a writer, director, and producer best known for South Park, The Book of Mormon, and Team America: World Police.

Trey Anastasio is a musician best known for being the lead guitarist and vocalist of Phish, as well as for his solo work and collaborations.

Trey Lyles is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA with teams like the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings.

Trey Burke is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA with teams like the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks.

Trey Songz is a singer and songwriter best known for albums like Ready, Passion, Pain & Pleasure, and Tremaine.

Fictional characters named Trey

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Trey is a fictional character from the video game series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. He is a skilled duelist who plays a significant role in the storyline, particularly in the spin-off series Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal.

Trey is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. He is a minor character who appears in various episodes, often providing comedic relief and supporting the main cast.

Sibling suggestions

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

TannerTylerTrentTroyTateTobias

Similar names

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

TreysonTreytonTrevorTravisTristanTreyce

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trey was first seen in the United States in 1948.

Trey has ranked as high as #366 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Florida, California, and Louisiana.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Trey 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 Trey 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 Trey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 269 269 0
2024 318 318 0
2023 369 369 0
2022 427 427 0
2021 424 424 0
2020 368 368 0
2019 448 448 0
2018 456 456 0
2017 485 485 0
2016 466 466 0
2015 519 519 0
2014 597 597 0
2013 732 732 0
2012 768 768 0
2011 972 972 0
2010 970 970 0
2009 1,024 1,024 0
2008 1,067 1,067 0
2007 1,212 1,212 0
2006 1,372 1,372 0
2005 1,491 1,491 0
2004 1,412 1,405 7
2003 1,516 1,516 0
2002 1,616 1,611 5
2001 1,539 1,539 0
2000 1,653 1,653 0
1999 1,803 1,798 5
1998 1,537 1,537 0
1997 1,291 1,291 0
1996 1,254 1,247 7
1995 1,294 1,289 5
1994 1,375 1,367 8
1993 1,640 1,629 11
1992 1,070 1,060 10
1991 696 696 0
1990 711 704 7
1989 617 610 7
1988 512 504 8
1987 456 451 5
1986 437 430 7
1985 397 397 0
1984 307 307 0
1983 228 228 0
1982 196 196 0
1981 135 135 0
1980 136 136 0
1979 116 116 0
1978 121 121 0
1977 111 111 0
1976 105 105 0
1975 108 108 0
1974 101 101 0
1973 112 107 5
1972 114 114 0
1971 101 101 0
1970 115 115 0
1969 111 111 0
1968 96 96 0
1967 81 81 0
1966 80 80 0
1965 76 76 0
1964 83 83 0
1963 53 53 0
1962 59 59 0
1961 49 49 0
1960 39 39 0
1959 30 30 0
1958 24 24 0
1957 21 21 0
1956 23 23 0
1955 14 14 0
1954 10 10 0
1953 6 6 0
1952 12 12 0
1951 8 8 0
1950 6 6 0
1948 6 6 0

Top States for Trey (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
PA 24
10%
TX 23
9%
CA 22
9%
UT 15
6%
OH 14
6%
FL 13
5%
GA 13
5%
NY 13
5%
NJ 12
5%
IL 11
4%
IN 10
4%
MN 9
4%
WA 9
4%
LA 8
3%
SD 8
3%
AZ 7
3%
NE 7
3%
MI 6
2%
CT 6
2%
CO 6
2%
TN 5
2%
NC 5
2%
IA 5
2%