Trevor

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Large settlement; Prudent

Background: The name Trevor originates from the Welsh word 'trefor,' meaning 'large settlement.' Additionally, it has connections to the Latin name 'Trevorius,' which is derived from 'treus' meaning 'prudent.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#213
Total births
161,369
Most popular decade
1990s (180,327 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-351 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1915

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
17
First year rank
#1,707
Peak year
1998
Peak year births
6,598
Peak rank
#58
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
451
Recent rank
#625

Female

First year
1951
First year births
5
First year rank
#5,415
Peak year
1987
Peak year births
26
Peak rank
#3,425
Most recent year
2014
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#16,513

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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