Viggo

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameOld NorseRising fast Also a pet name
#1980 150in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Viggo is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Norse word víg, meaning 'war, battle.' It is a traditional Scandinavian name used across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden for centuries. The name gained international recognition through actor Viggo Mortensen, beloved for his role as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings.

Viggo has a rugged, Viking-era strength paired with an unexpected softness — for parents who want a name that sounds both ancient and effortlessly cool.

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Popularity Over Time

Viggo climbed 968 spots in the last 20 years — from #2948 to #1980.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Viggo
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s348
2010s402
2000s179
1930s5
1920s10
1910s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(27 years, 19132024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Viggo
YearBirthsRank
202479#1980
202388#1830
202273#2080
202167#2152
202041#2918
201940#3047
201848#2631
201749#2595
201637#3155
201541#2913
201442#2841
201341#2843
201231#3524
201132#3425
201041#2913
200943#2843
200825#4133
200726#4002
200621#4509
200520#4458

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Viggo has two lives

Viggo, the baby name
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956 babies
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Viggo, the pet name
#2559pet name
36 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19132024) · Methodology