Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Tres since 1957
Babies named Tres per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Tres is a short, numeric name drawn from the Spanish word for 'three,' typically given to a third-born son. Historically uncommon, the name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1957 and reached its peak in popularity in 2023. Its trajectory has remained stable, and it was given to about 1 in every 155,280 boys in 2025, ranking 7,194th. Tres is most frequently used by families of Hispanic heritage or those looking for a minimalist, meaningful name. As a distinctive choice, it avoids the top 1,000 and remains rare.
Tres is the Spanish word for three. As a given name, it is often used for a third-born son, akin to the English nickname 'Trey'. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, likely adopted by families of Hispanic heritage or those seeking a short, distinctive name. Its popularity has remained modest, with a slight uptick in the 2020s.
Sibling names for Tres
Names that share Tres's style, for a brother or sister.
