Girl · #11,509 in 2026

Trier

Trier, formerly and traditionally known in English as Trèves and Triers, is a city on the banks of the Moselle in Germany. It lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of red sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region.

Current Rank
#11,509
Peak Rank
#11,509 (1991)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#11509
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Trier

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Trier, formerly and traditionally known in English as Trèves and Triers, is a city on the banks of the Moselle in Germany. It lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of red sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of Trier The first traces of human settlement in the area of the city show evidence of linear pottery settlements dating from the early Neolithic period. Since the last pre-Christian centuries, members of the Celtic tribe of the Treveri settled in the area of today's Trier. The city of Trier derives its name from the later Latin locative in Trēverīs for earlier Augusta Treverorum . According to the Archbishops of Trier , in the Gesta Treverorum , the founder of the city of the Trevians is Trebeta . German historian Johannes Aventinus also credited Trebeta with building se

The Story of Trier

Trier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Triers were born — ranking #11,509 that year. As of 2026, Trier ranks #11,509 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Triers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Trier

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Doris Ahnen (born 1964), politician (SPD)
  • Hans am Ende (1864–1918), painter
  • Ambrose (c. 340–397), saint
  • Apronia of Toul (6th century), nun and saint
  • Athanasius of Alexandria (296/298–373), saint (in exile ca. 335)
  • Ausonius (c. 310–395), Roman consul and poet
  • Martin Bambauer (born 1970), church musician
  • Reinhold Bartel (1926–1996), operatic tenor

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Names that sound like Trier

Phonetically similar names — useful when Trier is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Truer
  • Troyer
  • Trower
  • Traer
  • Trar
  • Therere
  • Trauer
  • Terrar
  • Trior
  • Dryer
  • Drier
  • Dreier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trier

What does the name Trier mean?
Trier, formerly and traditionally known in English as Trèves and Triers, is a city on the banks of the Moselle in Germany. It lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of red sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region.
How popular is Trier in 2026?
In 2026, Trier ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Trier most popular?
Trier reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #11,509 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Trier a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Trier is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Trier?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Trier include Ah, Jaris, Starlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Trier

Trier is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Trier's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #11,509. Use the chart and map above to compare Trier'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.