Declining since 1985, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Treva since 1886
Babies named Treva per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Treva's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 126 |
| 1900s | 283 |
| 1910s | 834 |
| 1920s | 1,306 |
| 1930s | 1,272 |
| 1940s | 1,192 |
| 1950s | 1,267 |
| 1960s | 1,429 |
| 1970s | 1,065 |
| 1980s | 460 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Treva is a girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, reaching its highest popularity in 1937. Since 1985, its use has steadily declined. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a feminine form of the Welsh name Trevor, meaning 'large settlement'. Treva evokes a vintage charm, typical of early 20th-century American naming trends. Though it has not seen a modern revival, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
Treva is a name of uncertain origin. It is thought to be a variant of Treve or a feminine form of Trevor, which derives from a Welsh place name meaning 'large settlement' or 'homestead'. The name appears in the United States from the late 19th century, with a peak of popularity in the 1930s, though it has since declined in use.
Where Treva 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: Trev
Sibling names for Treva
Names that share Treva's style, for a brother or sister.
