Tryphena
A girl's name of Greek origin with 110 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
An early Christian woman mentioned in the Bible.
Tryphena is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek tryphē meaning 'delicacy, softness, daintiness.' Tryphena is mentioned in the New Testament by the Apostle Paul as a Christian woman in Rome who 'labored in the Lord.'
Tryphena has the rare, antiquarian quality of names excavated directly from the Pauline epistles. It carries the early Christian community spirit of Rome, where women played vital roles in the growing church. As a name, it combines delicacy of character with remarkable historical depth.
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Tryphena is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Tryphena has been recorded as a girl's name since 1908, with 110 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tryphena has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1908.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 22 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | — |
The Story of Tryphena
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Tryphena is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tryphena are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Tryphena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tryphena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1908, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 29 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tryphena by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1908–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #18661 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12986 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20012 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18649 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15651 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15292 |
| 1997 | 5 | #16020 |
| 1992 | 6 | #13253 |
| 1987 | 5 | #13158 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12738 |
| 1983 | 6 | #10220 |
| 1982 | 5 | #12229 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8134 |
| 1979 | 6 | #10148 |
| 1978 | 5 | #11394 |
| 1976 | 7 | #8109 |
| 1973 | 5 | #9721 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4357 |
| 1908 | 5 | #2402 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1908–2016