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Trevino

treh-VEE-noh · of uncertain origin; likely a variant of the Spanish surname Treviño, meaning 'a place where three paths meet'

Peak popularity
1971
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Trevino since 1969

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

61117198020002020Most births 1971Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1960s5
1970s69
1980s35
1990s37
2000s11
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Trevino first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1969, with its peak usage occurring in 1971. In the most recent data from 2025, the name remains extremely rare, not ranking among the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting occasional but consistent use. The name is a respelled variant of the Spanish surname Treviño, which is toponymic in origin, derived from a town in Burgos, Spain. As a given name, Trevino fits the American trend of adopting surnames as first names. While the name has not been recorded in any top states according to available data, its usage has spread among families seeking a distinctive name with Spanish roots. Trevino is primarily used for boys, and its uncommon status makes it a unique choice.

Trevino is a respelled variant of the Spanish surname Treviño, which itself derives from the town of Treviño in the Burgos province of Spain. The place name likely originates from Latin 'trivium' meaning 'crossroads' or 'place where three roads meet.' As a given name, Trevino is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1969. It follows a pattern of using surnames as first names, particularly those ending in '-o.'

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Trev, Vino

Variants: Treviño

Sibling names for Trevino

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Trevino mean?
Trevino is a variant of the Spanish surname Treviño, which likely derives from a place name meaning 'crossroads' or 'place where three roads meet.'
How popular is Trevino?
Trevino has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. It was first recorded in 1969 and reached its peak in 1971.
Is Trevino a boy name or a girl name?
Trevino is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.