Trevor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Trevor originates from the Welsh term 'trefor,' meaning 'large settlement' or 'homestead.' It evolved from the place name Trefor into its current form. Trevor is associated with characteristics of friendliness and reliability, and it has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and has several variants. Notable individuals with this name include Trevor Noah and Trevor Lawrence.
The name Trevor is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Trevor has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Trevor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2720th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1941st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1000th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 218th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 81st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 100th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 371st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4762nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5017th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11390th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Trevor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trevor"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛvər/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Trevor is derived from the Welsh word 'trefor,' meaning 'large settlement' or 'homestead.' It is often associated with a place name in Wales.
Meaning
large settlement, homestead
Language Evolution
Trefor, Trevor
Historical Usage
The name Trevor became popular in England during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, and has been widely used in various English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Treva, Trev, Trevie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Trevor is perceived as a traditional yet approachable name, often associated with friendliness and reliability.
Famous People
Trevor Noah, Trevor Lawrence, Trevor Goddard
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trevor"
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 "Trevor"
"Trevor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2720th of 7545 | 148 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1941st of 6773 | 262 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1000th of 7552 | 1,070 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 218th of 10718 | 17,308 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 81st of 16616 | 66,092 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 100th of 24088 | 65,262 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 371st of 23106 | 10,616 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9775th of 12526 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4762nd of 19264 | 185 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5017th of 27321 | 276 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11390th of 35406 | 129 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Trevor" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
- |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.41% 900th/2227 |
28.02% 681st/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
29.08% 807th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.26% 184th/2937 |
5.94% 207th/3483 |
9.30% 327th/3518 |
4.20% 170th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.90% 70th/3685 |
2.23% 100th/4475 |
1.96% 102nd/5194 |
1.16% 73rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.68% 77th/4582 |
2.05% 106th/5164 |
1.55% 113th/7313 |
1.53% 114th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.71% 347th/3984 |
6.75% 303rd/4487 |
5.73% 391st/6822 |
6.69% 420th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Trevor" 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) |
- | - | - |
68.20% 4308th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Trevor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trevor" 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.