Trenell
Every Trenell since 1966 — 430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trenell
Trenell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1966, 430 American babies have been named Trenell — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1980, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trenell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trenell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,871 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,058 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,607 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,787 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,442 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,857 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,858 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,638 | 7 | #9,866 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,592 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,897 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #12,010 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,625 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,783 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,298 | 10 | #4,114 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,283 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,043 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trenell in 2025?
Trenell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Trenell?
430 babies have been named Trenell in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trenell most popular?
Trenell peaked in 1980, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Trenell a boy or girl name?
Trenell is used for both: about 33% of babies named Trenell have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Trenell rising or falling?
Trenell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.