Total births
286
Unisex name · since 1971
Trenell
Trenell has 286 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 286
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Trenell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 286 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trenell has been recorded 286 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2015.
- 286 total births
- 1971–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
286 boys have been named Trenell since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 286
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Trenell was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
20 babies were named Trenell in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Trenell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Trenell splits its recorded history at 1992: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Trenell at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Trenell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2015
- Peak year (1975)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Trenell popularity over time - girls
144 total births recorded since 1966 (Trenell as girls' name)
Trenell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Trenell's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Trenell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
66 births
- 1980s
1980s
68 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (27% of all-time use).
Trenell by state
Where Trenell concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Trenell's total US births 2.1%
Even split
6 of 286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trenell? ▼
Trenell has been given to 286 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 20 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Trenell most popular? ▼
Trenell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Trenell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trenell are California (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
Is Trenell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Trenell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 286 births, and as a girl's name it has 144 births.
How long has the name Trenell been used? ▼
Trenell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 45 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Trenell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trevor, Trenton, Trent, Trey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Trenell's data
- Trenell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (76 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Trenells (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Trenell
Nearby Names Like Trenell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trenell
Trevor Boy
#624 161,164 births
Trenton Boy
#885 58,557 births
Trent Boy
#1296 51,608 births
Trey Boy
#792 40,476 births
Trevon Boy
#1926 14,340 births
Compare Trenell side by side: Trenell vs Trevor Trenell vs Trenton Trenell vs Trent
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trenell: Baby Name Since 1971 - 286 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trenell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Trenell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.