Trequan
A masculine name potentially derived from Algonquian meaning "one who awakens".
Name Census estimates that about 832 living Americans carry the first name Trequan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trequan today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trequan births was 1999 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trequan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
832
~ 1 in 411,964 Americans
Peak year
1999
72 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,023
Tracked since 1991
Census
Trequan in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 557 people with the first name Trequan, which placed it at #19,155 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,155
National first-name rank
People counted
557
557 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trequan
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trequan is Black at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Trequan described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Trequan at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.3% · 503
- Two or more races5.0% · 28
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 12
- White1.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 6
Popularity
Trequan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trequan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 383 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trequan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trequan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trequans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Trequan, while Texas, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trequan
The name Trequan has its origins in the Akan language, spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century during the height of the Ashanti Empire.
Trequan is derived from the Akan words "tre" meaning "truth" and "kwan" meaning "life" or "soul." Thus, the name Trequan can be interpreted as "truthful life" or "truthful soul." It was a name traditionally given to children born under auspicious circumstances or during significant events, as a reminder to live a truthful and virtuous life.
While there are no known historical references to the name Trequan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Akan people. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the 16th century, during the time of the Ashanti Kingdom.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Trequan was Trequan Asamoah, a renowned Ashanti warrior who lived in the late 16th century and played a pivotal role in defending the kingdom against invading forces. His bravery and unwavering commitment to truth and justice made him a legendary figure in Ashanti history.
Another notable figure was Trequan Kwesi, a respected Akan elder and storyteller who lived in the 18th century. He was revered for his wisdom, knowledge of traditional customs, and his ability to captivate audiences with his tales, which often imparted valuable life lessons and emphasized the importance of living truthfully.
In the 19th century, Trequan Boateng was a prominent Akan farmer and community leader known for his fair and honest dealings. He was widely respected for his integrity and commitment to upholding traditional values.
Trequan Mensah, born in 1901, was a pioneering Ghanaian educator who dedicated his life to promoting education and empowering young minds. He believed that education was the key to a truthful and fulfilling life, and his efforts helped establish several schools in rural communities.
Lastly, Trequan Owusu, born in 1942, was a renowned Ghanaian artist whose vibrant paintings celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Akan people. His works often depicted scenes from daily life, imbued with a sense of truth and authenticity.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Trequan, a name deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Akan people and a reminder to live a truthful and virtuous life.
People
Trequan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trequan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trequan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trequan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 832 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trequan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 411,964 US residents.
Is Trequan a common name?
We classify Trequan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 846 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trequan most popular?
The single biggest year for Trequan was 1999, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trequan is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Trequan in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 557 people with the name Trequan, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,155 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Trequan in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Trequan?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Trequan leans strongly male. 551 people counted with this name were male (98.9%), compared with 6 female bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Trequan?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trequan is Black at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Trequan most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Trequan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (503 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trequan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trequan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trequan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Trequan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trequan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trequan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Trequan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.