Trevan
Trevan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Homestead, settlement, or fair town.
Origin and history
Trevan is a masculine name of English and Cornish/Welsh origin, likely derived from place names starting with the Celtic element 'tre' meaning homestead or settlement. It is often seen as a modern variation of names like Trevor or Trevon. It remains a rare choice in the United States, given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
991 babies in the United States have been named Trevan since 1880. It ranks #3691 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- UT (79.7 %)
- OR (10.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 390 |
| 2010-2019 | 194 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Fun facts
- The prefix 'Tre-' originates from Cornish and Welsh words for a farmstead or village.
- Trevan has maintained a steady but very low usage rate in the U.S. over the decades.