Trevis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Trevis has its roots in Old French, meaning 'crossing'. It evolved from Old French to Middle English and into Modern English. The name carries traits of uniqueness and modernity. There is no notable biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Trevis is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Trevis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Trevis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5353rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1218th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1893rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4362nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9506th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Trevis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trevis"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛvɪs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Trevis is derived from the Old French word 'travis', which means 'crossing' or 'to cross over'. It is also associated with the city of Troyes in France, which has a similar etymological root. The name may also be linked to the Latin word 'tres' meaning 'three'.
Meaning
crossing
Language Evolution
Old French: Travis, Middle English: Trevis, Modern English: Trevis
Historical Usage
The name Trevis gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of older names.
Variants & Derivatives
Travis, Tre, Trev
Modern Popularity & Image
Trevis is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It is less common than its variant Travis but has gained a positive image.
Famous People
Trevis D. Smith, an American actor, Trevis McIntyre, a professional athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trevis"
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 "Trevis"
"Trevis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5353rd of 7552 | 26 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1218th of 10718 | 747 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1893rd of 16616 | 599 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4362nd of 24088 | 318 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9506th of 23106 | 82 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Trevis" 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) |
50.73% 1490th/2937 |
39.22% 1366th/3483 |
33.85% 1191st/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
- |
31.54% 1638th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Trevis" 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 "Trevis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trevis" 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.