Holding steady.
Popularity of Trevar since 1973
Babies named Trevar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trevar is a rare modern respelling of Trevor, a Welsh name meaning 'large settlement.' First recorded in 1973, the name reached its peak popularity in 1995, though it has never been common. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, with very few births annually. As a variant of a classic name, Trevar offers a slightly distinctive spelling while maintaining a familiar sound. It has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers, remaining a niche choice for parents seeking a less common alternative to Trevor.
Trevar is a rare variant of the well-established Welsh name Trevor, which derives from the Welsh 'tref' meaning 'homestead' or 'settlement' and 'mawr' meaning 'large'. The name Trevor has been in use since the Middle Ages, originally as a surname from place names in Wales. Trevar appears as a modern respelling or simplification, first recorded in the United States in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trev
Sibling names for Trevar
Names that share Trevar's style, for a brother or sister.
