Tre Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tre originates from the Latin word for three, reflecting its numerical meaning. It has evolved from Latin into modern English usage and is often seen as a trendy and unique name choice. Tre has no biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants of the name include Trey and Trevor, and it is associated with notable figures such as Trevor Noah and Tre Cool.
The name Tre is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tre has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tre' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 815th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1007th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2265th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15440th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Tre' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tre"
Pronunciation
/treɪ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tre is derived from the Latin word 'tres', meaning three. It is often used as a short form for names that start with 'Tre-', such as Tremaine or Trevin.
Meaning
three
Language Evolution
Tres (Latin), Tre (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Tre gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern and unique name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Trey, Trevor, Tremaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tre is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with individuality and a modern lifestyle.
Famous People
Trevor Noah, Tre Cool
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tre"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tre"
"Tre" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 815th of 16616 | 2,348 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1007th of 24088 | 2,754 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2265th of 23106 | 736 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15440th of 27321 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24909th of 35406 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Tre" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.48% 644th/3685 |
19.40% 868th/4475 |
13.82% 718th/5194 |
15.07% 952nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.31% 885th/4582 |
23.51% 1214th/5164 |
14.44% 1056th/7313 |
15.96% 1191st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
55.85% 2506th/4487 |
31.06% 2119th/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tre" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tre"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tre" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.