Holding steady.
Popularity of Trek since 1972
Babies named Trek per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Trek is a strikingly uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It has never cracked the top 1000 and remains a rare choice, with its peak year in 2014. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic rise or fall in usage. Because so few babies receive this name each year, there are no recorded top states where it is used most frequently. Its meaning of journey or expedition gives it an adventurous feel.
Trek derives from the Dutch and Afrikaans verb 'trekken', meaning 'to pull' or 'travel'. It entered English via South African English, referring to a journey or migration, especially the Great Trek of Boer settlers in the 1830s. As a given name, Trek is a rare modern coinage, likely inspired by its adventurous connotations and popular culture references.
Sibling names for Trek
Names that share Trek's style, for a brother or sister.
