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Trevian

TREE-vee-ən · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage blending Tre- (as in Trevor) with the popular suffix -ian.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1999

Declining since 1999.

Popularity of Trevian since 1990

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

1224361990200020102020Most births 1998Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s161
2000s222
2010s55
2020s14

Meaning & origin

Trevian is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1990. It has never cracked the top 1000, and its peak usage occurred in 1998. Since 1999 the name has been in a steady decline, making Trevian a rare choice that peaked in the late 1990s. It is nearly always given to boys, and no states recorded it with significant frequency. The name is a clear example of late-20th-century American name invention, blending the popular Tre- prefix with the -ian suffix to create a sound that feels familiar yet distinctive.

Trevian appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in the 1990s. It likely draws from the beginning of names like Trevor or Trevon, combined with the fashionable -ian ending seen in names such as Julian or Adrian. The name has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and has seen limited but consistent use.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tre, Trev

Variants: Trevion, Trevyn

Sibling names for Trevian

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Trevian mean?
The meaning of Trevian is uncertain; it is believed to be a modern invention without a traditional etymological meaning.
How popular is the name Trevian?
Trevian has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the U.S. by the Social Security Administration. Its peak usage year was 1998.
Is Trevian a boy or girl name?
Trevian is almost exclusively used for boys.