Trequan
Trequan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; possibly combining 'three' (Tre) with a rhythmic suffix (-quan).
Origin and history
Trequan is a modern American name created by blending popular name elements such as the prefix 'Tre-' (meaning three) with the suffix '-quan'. It gained usage in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend in creative phonetic name construction. While relatively uncommon overall, it remains a distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
851 babies in the United States have been named Trequan since 1880. It ranks #3826 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- VA (41.7 %)
- NC (30.6 %)
- SC (12.3 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 383 |
| 2000-2010 | 347 |
| 2010-2019 | 90 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Trequan
- Tre'Quan Smith: American Football Player
Fun facts
- Trequan emerged alongside a broader U.S. naming trend in the 1990s that favored uniquely constructed names ending in '-quan'.
- The name incorporates the common prefix 'Tre-', often associated with the Latin word for 'three' or used as a moniker for a third-generation namesake.