Treg
A boy's name of Celtic origin with 297 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Treg is a boy's baby name of Celtic origin, possibly derived from the Cornish or Welsh tre meaning 'homestead, settlement.' It may also be a short form of names like Trevor or Tregear (Cornish place names meaning 'village of the fort.').
Treg is rare enough to feel genuinely distinctive — a single syllable with the strength of a Celtic root and the modern appeal of a minimal, punchy name.
EtymologyShow more
Though Treg dates back to 1960 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Celtic classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 297 recorded births, Treg has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Treg has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 27 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 80 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 34 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 73 | — |
| 1960s | 73 | — |
The Story of Treg
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1970, Treg is a Gen X staple. Boys named Treg are most likely born between 1960 and 1980.
How rare is Treg?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Treg is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 80 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Treg by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(38 years, 1960–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #14021 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14179 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13854 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11350 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13076 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10443 |
| 2000 | 5 | #12007 |
| 1997 | 7 | #8050 |
| 1996 | 5 | #10424 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6936 |
| 1994 | 11 | #5426 |
| 1993 | 12 | #4976 |
| 1992 | 13 | #4551 |
| 1991 | 13 | #4459 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4972 |
| 1989 | 8 | #6189 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6480 |
| 1984 | 6 | #6265 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4873 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6191 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–2016