Holding steady.
Popularity of Trellis since 1909
Babies named Trellis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trellis's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 11 | 0 |
| 1920s | 27 | 0 |
| 1930s | 31 | 11 |
| 1940s | 47 | 5 |
| 1950s | 57 | 0 |
| 1960s | 79 | 5 |
| 1970s | 73 | 23 |
| 1980s | 15 | 49 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Trellis is a modern English word name, directly taken from the gardening term for a lattice structure. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, but has never ranked in the top 1000 names for any year. Its usage remains extremely rare, with the most recent data from 2025 showing no significant change. The name peaked in 1909, its first year of recorded use, which suggests isolated occurrences rather than a trend. Trellis has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers, and its popularity trajectory is stable but minuscule. The name carries a gentle, nature-inspired quality, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and understated choice.
Trellis is an English word name, taken directly from the term for a light wooden or metal framework used as a support for climbing plants. Its use as a given name is rare and modern, likely influenced by the trend of nature-inspired names. It has no historical or cultural roots as a personal name before the 20th century.
Sibling names for Trellis
Names that share Trellis's style, for a brother or sister.
