Trevan

Meaning & origin

Trevan is a rare modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking 12,008th, when approximately 1 in 341,615 boys received the name. Since 2009, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from creatively respelled names. The name was not widely adopted in any single state, and it remains uncommon, with no top states recorded. Trevan likely emerged as a blend of Trevor and Evan or as a variant of Trevin, fitting a pattern of naming that flourished in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While never entering the mainstream, it represents the kind of individualistic, phonetically appealing coinage that many parents favor.

Trevan first appears in U.S. records in 1969, during a period when parents were increasingly creating new names by blending or respelling existing ones. It likely combines the popular sounds of Trevor (itself from a Welsh surname) and Evan (the Welsh form of John), or is a variant of Trevin. The name has never been common, with peak usage in 2010 when it ranked 12,008th and about 1 in 341,615 boys received it. Its trajectory has been falling since 2009, reflecting a shift away from invented names that saw modest popularity in the late 2000s.