Trellis
Pronunciation: [ tr-EHL-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Trellis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 87 babies have been named Trellis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trellis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,176 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,176
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Trellis
Trellis is a boy name .
Is Trellis a boy or girl name? Trellis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,176 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,482. Trellis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trellis is currently ranked #31,176 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Trellis include Tre, Trel, Trely, Trelie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Try, Trie, and Trekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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