Holding steady.
Popularity of Trena since 1913
Babies named Trena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 359 |
| 1950s | 778 |
| 1960s | 1,764 |
| 1970s | 1,466 |
| 1980s | 468 |
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trena is a distinctly mid-century American name that appeared in U.S. birth records as early as 1913 and achieved its highest popularity in 1971. Though it never entered the top 1000 nationally, it reached a notable local peak in the 1970s before settling into stable but infrequent use. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, but it is generally considered an invented variant of sounds popular at the time, such as those in Trina or Lena. Its trajectory from a modest peak in the 1970s to a quiet but steady presence today reflects a pattern typical of names that enjoyed a brief fashionable period without becoming widespread.
Trena is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a variant of Trina, a diminutive of Katrina, or a feminine form of Trenton, a place name. The name saw notable use in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1971.
Where Trena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tren, Rena
Sibling names for Trena
Names that share Trena's style, for a brother or sister.
