Trygve

Trygve is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “true, trustworthy.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Trygve at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“true, trustworthy”

About the name Trygve

Trygve belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “true, trustworthy” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Trygve first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1530 in 1907, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trygve in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1530 in 1907
Peak year
2015
Babies named Trygve in 2024
8
Total since 1880
391

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trygve mean?

Trygve means “true, trustworthy” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Trygve a boy or girl name?

Trygve is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trygve?

Trygve comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Trygve?

Trygve first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1530 in 1907, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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