Trey

Trey is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 317 boys in the United States.

Trey at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/tɹeɪ/

About the name Trey

Trey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Trey first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #189 in 1999, and in 2024 317 babies received the name — 40,196 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trey in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#189 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Trey in 2024
317
Total since 1880
40,196

Trey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#515 in 2000
Babies named Trey in 2025
12
Total since 1996
933

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trey mean?

The meaning of Trey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Trey a boy or girl name?

Trey is a boy name. In 2024, 317 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trey?

Trey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Trey?

Trey first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #189 in 1999, and 317 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Trey?

Trey is pronounced /tɹeɪ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.