Trey
Boy name · #886 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Trey? In official American birth records, Trey has been tracked continuously since 1948, giving it 77 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 269 baby boys were named Trey, placing it at #886 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #553, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,691 boys born in 2025 was named Trey.
Babies named Trey per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 77-year story
Trey first appears in the Social Security records in 1948, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,798 boys were named Trey — good for #189 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Trey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Trey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Trey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Trey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Trey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Trey is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Trey is most common in WI (0.4 per 1,000), PA (0.4 per 1,000), IL (0.3 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000), OH (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Trey is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Trey
Statistically, parents drawn to Trey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Harley, Ty, Colby, Kody, and Kolby.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Trey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | #883 |
| 2024 | 318 | #791 |
| 2023 | 369 | #719 |
| 2022 | 427 | #648 |
| 2021 | 424 | #649 |
| 2020 | 368 | #692 |
| 2019 | 448 | #611 |
| 2018 | 456 | #599 |
| 2017 | 485 | #562 |
| 2016 | 466 | #588 |
| 2015 | 519 | #553 |
| 2014 | 597 | #477 |
| 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 | 1,405 | #237 |
| 2003 | 1,516 | #227 |
| 2002 | 1,611 | #213 |
| 2001 | 1,539 | #226 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Trey?
In official American birth records, the name Trey first appeared in 1948 (over 77 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 77 years.
Is Trey a popular boy name?
Trey ranked #886 among boys in 2025 with 269 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #553.
When was the name Trey most popular?
Trey peaked in 1999, when 1,798 American boys received the name (ranked #189 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Trey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,691 newborn American boys was named Trey. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.