Treva
Primarily a girl's name of Celtic origin with 9,656 recorded births. Also given to 11 boys.
Meaning & Origin
inflection of trevë: definite nominative singular indefinite nominative/accusative plural
Treva is a girl's and boy's baby name of Celtic origin, possibly derived from the Cornish or Welsh tre, meaning 'homestead, settlement.' It may also be a feminine variant of Trevor, which comes from the Welsh place name Trefor, meaning 'large homestead.'
Treva was used primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century in American and British communities. It has a crisp, unusual sound — distinctive enough to be memorable without being difficult to wear.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Treva's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Treva follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Treva's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Treva has 135+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1886.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 77 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 110 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 207 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 460 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 1,065 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 1,429 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 1,267 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 1,192 | — |
| 1930s | 1,272 | — |
| 1920s | 1,306 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 834 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 283 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 126 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 10 | — |
The Story of Treva
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Treva is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Treva are most likely born between 1952 and 1972.
How rare is Treva?
Treva has 9,656 recorded births in the U.S. — a well-established name with deep roots.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1886, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 1,429 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Treva by the numbers
- Would fill 201 school buses
- Meeting one Treva per day would take 26.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(135 years, 1886–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17533 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15096 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13357 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13695 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17937 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13993 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14216 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18898 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14455 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6706 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14868 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13263 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19635 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13604 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13734 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20352 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13526 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8848 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9230 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7970 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Treva as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Treva has also been given to 11 boys in the U.S. since 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1886–2022