Trevor is a male given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the old Norse personal name Treólaith, which was composed of two elements: treow, meaning "three," and hildr, meaning "battle." Therefore, Trevor literally translates to "three battles."
The name Trevor has been used in England since the Middle Ages but it became more popular during the 20th century. It gained further popularity after the release of the film "Trevor" by director Jim McBride in 1979, which told the story of a troubled young boy named Trevor.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Trevor. One of them is Sir Trevelyan, an English scholar and poet who lived during the Elizabethan era. Another notable figure is Trevor Howard, a British actor known for his roles in films like "The Third Man" and "Sabrina."
In literature, Trevor appears as a character in various works such as "Trevor's Way," a novel by Peter Marshall, and "Trevor's Taxis," a book series written by Kate Klimo. The name has also been used in popular culture, appearing in TV shows like "Family Guy" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The name Trevor has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest recorded data shows that there were 5 babies named Trevor in 1951. This number remained relatively low for some time, with only 6 births in 1961 and 5 births each in 1964 and 1975.
However, starting from the mid-1960s, we begin to see a steady increase in the popularity of the name Trevor. In 1965, there were 7 babies named Trevor, which rose to 8 in 1966, and then jumped significantly to 15 births in 1968.
The late 1960s and early 1970s saw a consistent rise in the popularity of this name. Between 1969 and 1973, the number of babies named Trevor ranged from 12 to 19 births per year. This trend continued into the early 1980s, with the highest recorded births being 22 in 1983.
Interestingly, after reaching a peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s (with 26 births in 1987), the popularity of the name Trevor began to decline. Between 1994 and 2001, there were fewer than 20 babies named Trevor each year.
Despite this decrease in popularity, the name Trevor has remained relatively consistent since the early 2000s, with an average of around 6-8 births per year between 2002 and 2014. This data shows that while Trevor may not be one of the most popular names currently, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States over the years.
In total, based on the available data, there have been 611 babies named Trevor born in the United States since 1951.