Trig
Derived from the Old Norse word "tryggr," meaning faithful or trustworthy.
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Trig. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trig today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trig births was 2011 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trig. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2011
35 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,232
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Trig: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trig from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trig by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trig during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trigs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trig
The name Trig is derived from the Old English word "trig," which means "firmly rooted" or "well-established." This name has its origins in Anglo-Saxon culture and can be traced back to the 5th century CE. It was commonly used as a nickname or a shortened form of longer names like Trigstan or Trigmund, which incorporated the root word "trig."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trig can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in Anglo-Saxon England. The chronicle mentions a man named Trig who was a prominent landowner and military leader during the reign of King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century.
In the 11th century, the name Trig appears in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was still in use among the Anglo-Saxon population after the Norman Conquest.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Trig. One of the most famous was Trig Arvidsson (1888-1969), a Swedish sailor and explorer who participated in the famous Shackleton Expedition to Antarctica in 1914-1917. His bravery and resourcefulness during the expedition earned him widespread recognition.
Another notable figure was Trig Lyngby (1901-1987), a Danish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the redesign and reconstruction of Copenhagen after World War II. His innovative approach to urban planning and emphasis on creating livable, pedestrian-friendly spaces left a lasting impact on the city.
In the realm of literature, Trig Paxton (1903-1976) was an American author and playwright known for his works exploring themes of social justice and racial equality. His play "The Black and the White" was a critical success and helped bring attention to the issues of racial discrimination and segregation in the United States.
The name Trig has also been associated with sports. Trig Stevenson (1912-1986) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, during the 1930s and 1940s.
Lastly, Trig Holmberg (1928-2015) was a Swedish actor and director who made significant contributions to the Swedish film industry. He directed several acclaimed films and television series and was honored with numerous awards for his work.
People
Trig + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trig as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trig: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trig?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trig going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Trig a common name?
We classify Trig as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trig most popular?
The single biggest year for Trig was 2011, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trig is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trig in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trig a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trig in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Trig still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trig in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trig can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Trig?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.