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Trenna

TREN-uh · of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Trina or a feminine form of Trent

Peak popularity
1970
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Trenna since 1921

Babies named Trenna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

11233419602000Most births 1970Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s20
1930s34
1940s49
1950s109
1960s217
1970s155
1980s66
1990s56
2000s25
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Trenna is a rare American coinage that first appeared in birth records in 1921. It reached its highest use during the 1970s, but even then it never entered the top 1000 names for any year. The name has remained consistently low in usage, with a stable trajectory and no recent revival. Its origin is not well documented, but it likely formed as a variant of Trina or as a feminine counterpart to Trent. Due to its scarcity, no top states can be reliably identified for Trenna. Parents who choose this name are selecting a distinctive, underused option with a modern, simple sound.

Trenna first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Trina (a short form of Katrina) or a feminine form of the surname Trent. The name saw its peak use in the 1970s but has never been common.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tren, Rena

Sibling names for Trenna

Names that share Trenna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Trina, Tessa, Tara, Rena, Brenna

Brothers: Trent, Troy, Brett, Derek, Gavin

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Trenna mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of Trina or a feminine form of Trent.
How popular is Trenna?
Trenna has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 1970, but it has never been widely used.
Is Trenna a girl's name?
Yes, Trenna is used almost exclusively for girls.