How Many People Are Named Trygve?

Complete statistics for the name Trygve: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Trygve
Very Rare
Old Norse

Trygve means 'strong' in Old Norse, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 1,180,274 Americans share this unique moniker, with just 280 people named Trygve alive today. The majority, 50%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~280
Living in US
1 in 1,180,274
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,700
Worldwide Bearers
#67,220
Global Rank
🇳🇴 Norway
7,567
🇺🇸 United States
576
🇫🇮 Finland
131
🇸🇪 Sweden
114
🇩🇰 Denmark
113
🇨🇦 Canada
44
🇧🇷 Brazil
25
🇿🇦 South Africa
22
🇩🇪 Germany
17
🇬🇧 England
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
280 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
195
Would be under 30 (50%)
63
Would be 30–60 (16%)
133
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 391 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Trygve Through the Generations

Trygve's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but with a notable peak in 2015 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 195 under 30, 63 between 30 and 60, and 133 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a name that's both rooted in tradition and embraced by younger generations, maintaining a stable trend over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 10
Washington 7
North Dakota 5
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Trygve

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Trygve's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Trygve

How Many People Have the Name Trygve?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Trygve. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,180,274 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Trygve a Common or Rare Name?

Trygve is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Trygve Mean?

Trygve means "strong" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Trygve in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Trygve Most Popular?

The name Trygve reached peak popularity in 2015, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Trygve?

Approximately 280 people named Trygve live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 391. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,180,274 Americans.

Is Trygve a rare name?

Trygve is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,180,274 Americans has this name.

What does the name Trygve mean?

Trygve means "strong" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Trygve more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Trygve are male and 0% are female.

When was Trygve most popular?

Trygve peaked in 2015 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US280
All-Time Births391
1 in X1 in 1,180,274
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year2015
World Rank#67,220
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.