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Trust

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Pronounced TRUST /ˈtrʌst/High

Meaning: From the word trust — 'firm belief, faith, confident reliance' (from Old Norse traust, 'help, confidence')Low

In 30 seconds: Trust; faith: Trust is a virtue-name — 'firm reliance; faith'. Bold, devout, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Norse
MeaningFrom the word trust — 'firm belief, faith, confident reliance' (from Old Norse traust, 'help, confidence')
U.S. rank (2025)#7459 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Trust comes from the word trust — 'firm belief, faith, confident reliance' (from Old Norse traust, 'help, confidence, protection'). A bold, devout virtue-name, especially loved in African and African-diaspora Christian families. A faith-filled word-name (used for both sexes).

In the U.S. and Africa it appears in devout families. Rare, trust-and-faith at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Trust means 'firm belief, faith, confident reliance' (from Old Norse traust, 'help, confidence') — a bold, devout virtue-name (said 'TRUST').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — trust — word/virtue origin

Variations

Trustin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trust mean?

Trust is a virtue-name — 'firm belief, faith, confident reliance'.

How do you pronounce Trust?

It's said TRUST /ˈtrʌst/ — one syllable.

Is Trust a boy or girl name?

Trust is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Trust?

Trust is a rare name in the U.S.

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