Trey
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Three, the third
Origin: English/French
Popularity: Ranked #890 in 2025 with 269 babies born.
History: Trey surged in the 2000s-2010s as a name meaning 'three.' Trey Parker co-created South Park — the most boundary-pushing show in American television history. Trey Songz brought the name R&B energy. Trey means American satire and smooth vocals.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Trey? About 1 in 12,374 babies born in 2025 were named Trey, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Trey
What does the name Trey mean?
Trey means “Three, the third” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Trey?
Trey has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Three, the third”.
How popular is Trey?
Trey ranked #883 in 2025 — given to 269 babies that year.
When was Trey most popular?
Trey peaked in 1999 with 1,798 babies registered that year.
Is Trey a boy or girl name?
Trey is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Treys in registered births are male.
Is the name Trey rising or falling in popularity?
Trey has fallen 189 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #694 in 2020 to #883 in 2025.
How long has Trey been recorded?
Trey appears in birth records across 77 years — from 1948 through 2025.