Trust

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Pronounced TRUST /ˈtrʌst/High

Meaning: From the word trust — Old Norse traust, 'confidence, firmness, reliance' — faith and reliabilityMedium

In 30 seconds: Steadfast and pure: Trust is the virtue-name for faith and reliance. Bold, meaningful, and strong (popular in Nigerian families).

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Origin MediumEnglish, Old Norse

MeaningFrom the word trust — Old Norse traust, 'confidence, firmness, reliance' — faith and reliability

U.S. rank (2025)#3443 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 — Old Norse traust, 'confidence, firmness, reliance' — faith and reliability. A bold virtue word-name, especially popular in Nigerian Christian families.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, faith-and-reliance at the root, and steadfast.

Did you know? Trust, from Old Norse traust ('confidence, firmness'), is a virtue word-name about faith and reliability — beloved in Nigerian Christian families.

Overall data confidence 65%

Oxford English Dictionary — trust — word origin

Variations

Trustin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trust mean?

Trust is the word for 'faith, confidence, reliance' (Old Norse traust).

How do you pronounce Trust?

It's said TRUST /ˈtrʌst/ — a single syllable.

Is Trust a boy or girl name?

Trust is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Trust?

Trust is a rare name in the U.S.