Holding steady.
Popularity of Trenda since 1944
Babies named Trenda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 255 |
| 1970s | 177 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trenda is a rare first name from the mid-20th century, with its highest recorded usage in 1965. Although Social Security data shows no current rank, it persists in small numbers. The name appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a feminine form of Trent, riding the popularity of -enda suffix names like Brenda and Linda. Its trajectory has been stable at low usage since its peak, and it has not seen a revival. Top states for Trenda are not recorded, indicating its spread was very limited. For parents seeking a truly distinctive and mid-century modern name, Trenda offers an obscure but genuine option from the 1960s era.
Trenda first appears in the mid-20th century, possibly as a feminine variant of Trent or as an invented name modeled on popular endings like -enda or -anda. It saw modest use in the 1960s, peaking in 1965, but remains rare. No clear etymological roots have been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tren, Trennie
Sibling names for Trenda
Names that share Trenda's style, for a brother or sister.
