Derived from Catherine, meaning pure
Trenna is most commonly understood as a modern diminutive or variant of the name Catherine, which has Greek roots. It emerged as a rare, independent given name in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by similar sounding names like Brenna or Glenna. Its usage is quite rare, offering a unique alternative to more traditional classics.
Less common today
Trenna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,694 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).