Treg
The regulatory T cells (Tregs or Treg cells), formerly known as suppressor T cells, are a subpopulation of T cells that modulate the immune system, maintain tolerance to self-antigens, and prevent autoimmune disease. Treg cells are immunosuppressive and generally suppress or downregulate induction and proliferation of effector T cells.
Meaning & Origin of Treg
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
The regulatory T cells (Tregs or Treg cells), formerly known as suppressor T cells, are a subpopulation of T cells that modulate the immune system, maintain tolerance to self-antigens, and prevent autoimmune disease. Treg cells are immunosuppressive and generally suppress or downregulate induction and proliferation of effector T cells.
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The Story of Treg
Treg first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 14 Tregs were born — ranking #2,512 that year. As of 2026, Treg ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 297 Tregs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.
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About the name Treg
Treg is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 297 births in the dataset. Treg's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #2,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Treg's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
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Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
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