Trey
A male given name from English of modern usage, derived from the nickname.
Every Trey since 1948 — 40,573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trey
Trey is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #890 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 40,573 American babies have been named Trey. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,803 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 269 | #890 |
| 2024 | — | — | 318 | #792 |
| 2023 | — | — | 369 | #720 |
| 2022 | — | — | 427 | #648 |
| 2021 | — | — | 424 | #649 |
| 2020 | — | — | 368 | #693 |
| 2019 | — | — | 448 | #611 |
| 2018 | — | — | 456 | #599 |
| 2017 | — | — | 485 | #562 |
| 2016 | — | — | 466 | #589 |
| 2015 | — | — | 519 | #553 |
| 2014 | — | — | 597 | #478 |
| 2013 | — | — | 732 | #405 |
| 2012 | — | — | 768 | #390 |
| 2011 | — | — | 972 | #324 |
| 2010 | — | — | 970 | #323 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,024 | #313 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,067 | #313 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,212 | #285 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,372 | #250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,491 | #229 |
| 2004 | 7 | #14,089 | 1,405 | #237 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,516 | #227 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,926 | 1,611 | #213 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,539 | #226 |
| 2000 | — | — | 1,653 | #215 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,628 | 1,289 | #231 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,344 | 704 | #345 |
| 1985 | — | — | 397 | #430 |
| 1980 | — | — | 136 | #754 |
| 1975 | — | — | 108 | #803 |
| 1970 | — | — | 115 | #772 |
| 1965 | — | — | 76 | #846 |
| 1960 | — | — | 39 | #1,269 |
| 1955 | — | — | 14 | #2,214 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,651 |
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Famous people named Trey
- Trey Parker Film director · b. 1969
- Trey Songz Singer · b. 1984
- Trey Gowdy Politician · b. 1964
- Trey Hardee Athlete · b. 1984
- Trey Burke Basketball player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trey mean?
A male given name from English of modern usage, derived from the nickname.
How popular is the name Trey in 2025?
Trey ranked #890 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trey?
40,573 babies have been named Trey in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trey most popular?
Trey peaked in 1999, when 1,803 newborns received the name.
Is Trey a boy or girl name?
Trey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Trey rising or falling?
Trey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Trey?
Well-known people named Trey include Trey Parker (film director), Trey Songz (singer), Trey Gowdy (politician).