Trygve
A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 391 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Trygve is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'trustworthy' or 'true victory' — from the Old Norse tryggr ('faithful, true, trustworthy'). It has been used throughout Scandinavia for over a thousand years, appearing in the Norse sagas.
Trygve Lie, the first Secretary-General of the United Nations (1946–1952), is the most internationally recognized bearer. With 391 recorded U.S. births, Trygve is primarily used in Norwegian American communities, where its Viking heritage and strong ethical meaning are deeply valued.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Trygve is rooted in the Old Norse tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1907 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Trygve’s rarity (391 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Trygve climbed 1484 spots in the last 20 years — from #11246 to #9762.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 96 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 13 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 8 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 27 | — |
| 1950s | 27 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 25 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | — |
The Story of Trygve
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Trygve is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Trygve are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Trygve?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Trygve — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1907, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 96 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Trygve by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Trygve per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(54 years, 1907–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9762 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9662 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8915 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9616 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13885 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10713 |
| 2018 | 6 | #12018 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10681 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7108 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6291 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8072 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13914 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8090 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6971 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6671 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12365 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8961 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9712 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13874 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9036 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–2024