Treylon
A boy's name of African American origin with 302 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Treylon hit its peak of 26 births in 2000, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Treylon reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Treylon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Treylon is a boy's baby name of African American origin, an inventive creation combining the familiar sound of 'Trey' (meaning three, from Latin tres) with the popular suffix '-lon.' It gained recent visibility through NFL wide receiver Treylon Burks, drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2022.
With its athletic energy and modern sound, Treylon represents the creative naming tradition that produces names as distinctive as the people who carry them.
EtymologyShow more
Treylon is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the African American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Treylon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Treylon has 28+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21 | #11430 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | #9962 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 147 | #6105 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 72 | #6539 | — |
The Story of Treylon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Treylon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Treylon are most likely born between 1992 and 2010.
How rare is Treylon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Treylon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 147 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Treylon by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1992–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | #8198 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12188 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13903 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13954 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10655 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13881 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9586 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7508 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8698 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5454 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6062 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7664 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8122 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6877 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5851 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6938 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7780 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4178 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4282 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3293 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2023