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Trevin

TREV-in · Combination of the popular prefix Tre- and the suffix -vin, likely modeled on names like Kevin or Devin; meaning is inventoried rather than etymological.

2025 rank (boys)
#6,446
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2008
2025 frequency
1 in 131,390 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2009

Declining since 2009, #6,446 for boys today.

Popularity of Trevin since 1964

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

92183275198020002020Most births 2008Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1960s69
1970s212
1980s470
1990s1,152
2000s1,672
2010s932
2020s137

Meaning & origin

Trevin is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, fitting into a broader trend of names beginning with the trendy Tre- sound. Since 2009, the name's use has been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, Trevin ranked 6,446 nationally, with roughly 1 in 131,390 male births receiving the name. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its relatively low but steady usage across the country. As a coinage without historical etymology, Trevin appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name that echoes popular patterns.

Trevin is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1964. It belongs to a set of invented names formed by blending the trendy initial syllable Tre- (found in names like Trenton and Trevor) with the common ending -vin (as in Kevin or Devin). The name has no traditional etymological roots or meaning in any historical language; its appeal is phonetic and contemporary.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Trev

Variants: Trevan, Trevon

Sibling names for Trevin

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Trevin mean?
Trevin is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was likely created by combining the popular prefix Tre- with the suffix -vin, following patterns seen in names like Kevin and Devin.
How popular is Trevin?
Trevin ranked 6,446 in the U.S. in 2025, with approximately 1 in 131,390 male births. Its peak popularity was in 2008.
Is Trevin a boy's name?
Trevin is almost exclusively used for boys in the United States.