Tre
Tre is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Three or the third.
Origin and history
Tre is a modern English name often given to a third-generation child who shares a name with his father and grandfather. It is a variant spelling of Trey, derived from the Old French word for three. It maintains steady, moderate usage in the United States as a short and punchy given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,892 babies in the United States have been named Tre since 1880. It ranks #1576 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1598.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- LA (7.3 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,067 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,707 |
| 2010-2019 | 703 |
| 2020-2029 | 329 |
Famous people named Tre
- Tre Cool: Musician, Drummer
- Tre Mason: Football Player
- Tre Flowers: Football Player
Fun facts
- Tre originated as an informal nickname for boys who were named 'III' (the third) in their family lineage.
- It is a simplified spelling of Trey, which comes from the Old French word 'treis'.