Trek is a unisex given name of modern American origin, derived from the word 'trek', meaning a journey on foot, especially one involving considerable hardship. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with outdoor adventure and exploration. The name Trek is typically pronounced /tɹɛk/ with three syllables: "TREK".
Here are some observations based on the given statistics for the name Trek:
- The name Trek first appeared with a noticeable frequency in 1972 and 1975, each year seeing five births.
- There was then a gap until 1986 when another five babies were named Trek.
- Starting from 1992, there's been an increase in the number of births with this name, ranging from seven to nine births per year, peaking at twelve in 2014.
- The years 2016 and 2018 saw a slight decrease back down to six and seven births respectively.
- Recently, in 2021 and 2022, there were nine and five births respectively, indicating the name's continued usage but perhaps waning popularity compared to its peak in recent years.