Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Trebor since 1970
Babies named Trebor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 161 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Trebor is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, reflecting a playful trend of reversing familiar names. Its peak year was 1994, but it has never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. After a period of low usage, the name has shown a rising trajectory since 2022. While it has no traditional meaning or cultural heritage, Trebor appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, creative name with a subtle connection to the classic Robert.
Trebor is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in the 1970s. It is widely recognized as Robert spelled backward, a whimsical coinage similar to other reversed names such as Nevaeh (Heaven spelled backward). The name saw its peak usage in the 1990s and has remained uncommon, with no traditional etymology or historical roots beyond this playful construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tre, Treb
Sibling names for Trebor
Names that share Trebor's style, for a brother or sister.

