Trevor
Trevor is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Large homestead or big settlement.
Origin and history
Trevor originated as a Welsh habitational surname derived from 'tref' meaning 'settlement' or 'homestead' and 'for' meaning 'large'. It transitioned into a popular given name throughout the English-speaking world in the 20th century. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s and remains a well-known classic today.
Popularity in the United States
161,164 babies in the United States have been named Trevor since 1880. It ranks #212 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #524.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 116 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 247 |
| 1950-1960 | 453 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,738 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,347 |
| 1980-1990 | 26,692 |
| 1990-2000 | 59,943 |
| 2000-2010 | 40,055 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,053 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,327 |
Famous people named Trevor
- Trevor Noah: comedian, television host
- Trevor Lawrence: athlete, football player
- Trevor Hoffman: athlete, baseball player
Nicknames
Trev
Fun facts
- The name Trevor comes from the Welsh words 'tref' (homestead or town) and 'fawr' (great or large).
- Trevor reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1990s, frequently ranking in the top 100 male names.