Declining since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Trew since 1997
Babies named Trew per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trew's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 21 |
| 2000s | 5 | 35 |
| 2010s | 5 | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Trew is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. Its peak popularity came in 2020, but since then its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with a frequency of about 1 in 341,615 boys. The name is a variant spelling of 'True,' aligning with the trend of virtue names, though it has not achieved widespread use. It has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its niche appeal.
Trew is a variant spelling of 'true,' derived from Old English 'trēowe' meaning faithful or trustworthy. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the word's positive connotations and the trend of using virtue names. Its usage has remained rare, with records beginning in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: True
Sibling names for Trew
Names that share Trew's style, for a brother or sister.
