Trey is a distinctive choice, ranked #1402 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Trey in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1402
US Rank #789
About the Name Trey
Trey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 88 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #515 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Trey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #789, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Trey
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Trey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Trey in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Trey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 88 places in the last five years. Its peak was #515 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Trey is more popular in the US (#789) than in the UK (#1402). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Trey include: Trey Mooney — Trey Mooney is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL).; Trey Yingst — Trey Yingst is an American journalist who serves as the chief foreign correspondent for Fox News based in Jerusalem.; Trey Nyoni — Treymaurice Nyoni is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool..
Trey ranks #789 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
19
UK babies named Trey (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 88 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Trey
Likely around 1 other Trey in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Trey
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Trey Mooney is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has previously played for the Canberra Raiders.
Trey Yingst is an American journalist who serves as the chief foreign correspondent for Fox News based in Jerusalem. Yingst has reported from the Gaza Strip and around the Middle East, appearing on Fox News programs.
Trenayvian Amos is an American professional football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Ole Miss Rebels.
Joseph Anthony "Trey" Mancini III is an American professional baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and Chicago Cubs.
Charles Merwin "Trey" Grayson III is an American politician and attorney who is a member at Frost Brown Todd and a principal at CivicPoint. A former Secretary of State of Kentucky, Grayson was a candidate in the 2010 Republican primary to replace retiring U.S.
Trey Gunn is an American musician, known for being in the progressive rock band King Crimson from 1994 to 2003. He plays Warr Guitar, Chapman Stick and bass guitar.
John "Trey" McKenney III is an American college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference. He was an NCAA national champion and earned Big Ten All-Freshman honors in 2026.
Trey David Yesavage is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the East Carolina Pirates, and was selected by the Blue Jays in the first round of the 2024 MLB draft.