Trevor
Meaning: Great settlement, large homestead
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #113
Total births: 5,289
History: Trevor peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name has a solid, dependable character. Trevor represents the generation of Australian men who built the country's post-war prosperity — steady, reliable, and committed to the Australian dream of home ownership.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1982) | #98 |
| Babies named Trevor in 1982 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,289 |
| Peak year | 1955 (303 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #35 |
| Years in records | 1952–1982 (30 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 19 spots |
Frequently asked about Trevor
What does the name Trevor mean?
Trevor means “Great settlement, large homestead” from Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Trevor?
Trevor has Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Great settlement, large homestead”.
How popular is Trevor in Australia?
Trevor ranked #98 in Australia in 1982 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Trevor most popular?
Trevor peaked in 1955 with 303 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Trevor a boy or girl name?
Trevor is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Trevors in registered births are male.
Is the name Trevor rising or falling in popularity?
Trevor has fallen 19 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #79 in 1977 to #98 in 1982.
How long has Trevor been recorded in Australia?
Trevor appears in birth records in Australia across 30 years — from 1952 through 1982.