Trevor
How to say it: TREV-ur · /ˈtrɛvər/
From Welsh 'Trefor', a place name meaning 'large settlement' or 'big village' (tref + mawr).
Trevor was the 641st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 400 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #892 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #641 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 400 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,288 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #892 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 1990s marked the high point for Trevor after a long climb. Now far from that summit, it appears headed for continued decline.
What goes with it
Airy at the start before landing firmly, giving a sturdy impression. Travis pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Trevor is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Trevor
- Trevor Noah (born 1984)South African comedian and television host
- Trevor Brooking (born 1948)English association football player
- Trevor Horn (born 1949)British record producer and musician
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