Trey
How to say it: TRAY · /ˈtreɪ/
From Old French 'treis' meaning 'three'; traditionally given to a third son in a family lineage.
Trey was the 693rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #839 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #693 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 269 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,472 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #839 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After building toward the 2000s, Trey reached its height then and has fallen well below it since. Further easing is expected in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp and brief in a single sharp syllable, Trey feels brisk and athletic. Chase shares its energy, as does Tate.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Trey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Trey
- Trey Parker (born 1969)American actor, animator and filmmaker
- Trey Hardee (born 1984)American track and field athlete
- Trey Lyles (born 1995)Canadian basketball player
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