Rising since 2014, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Trea since 1961
Babies named Trea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 | 0 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 | 12 |
| 1990s | 32 | 191 |
| 2000s | 17 | 86 |
| 2010s | 0 | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Trea is a modern and uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. Its peak popularity came in 1994, though even then it was quite rare. Since 2014, however, its usage has been rising gradually, suggesting a growing but still niche appeal. In 2025, approximately 1 in 131,390 boys were named Trea, ranking 6,446th. The name has seen the most usage in Pennsylvania. Trea's origins are uncertain, likely a modern invention or an alternate spelling of Trey, which itself derives from a nickname for a third child. Its simplicity and strong sound make it a distinctive choice that fits with contemporary naming trends favoring short, punchy names.
Trea is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It may be a respelling of Trey, a nickname meaning 'three' often given to a third-born child, or a short form of names like Treavor or Trevon. Its first recorded use in the U.S. Social Security data was in 1988, suggesting a late 20th-century coinage.
Where Trea is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Trea
Names that share Trea's style, for a brother or sister.
