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Trygg

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRIG /ˈtrɪɡ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse and Norwegian word trygg, 'trustworthy; safe; secure' — a rare virtue name still used in the Nordic countries.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy Nordic name: Trygg means 'trustworthy, safe' in one strong beat (said 'TRIG'). Rare and rooted.
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Origin MediumNorwegian, Old Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse and Norwegian word trygg, 'trustworthy; safe; secure' — a rare virtue name still used in the Nordic countries.
U.S. rank (2022)#14146 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420082022

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

Trygg comes straight from the Old Norse and Norwegian trygg, 'trustworthy; safe; secure.' It reads as a solid, folkloric virtue name, very rare in the U.S. and most at home in the Nordics (said 'TRIG').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. use. Rare, sturdy, and rooted.

Did you know? Trygg is the plain Old Norse and Norwegian word for 'trustworthy; safe; secure' — a one-beat virtue name with deep Nordic roots (said 'TRIG').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Trygg — Old Norse/Norwegian trygg 'trustworthy, safe'

Variations

TrygTrygveTrigg

Nicknames

TryTrig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trygg mean?

Trygg is the Old Norse and Norwegian word for 'trustworthy; safe; secure.'

How do you pronounce Trygg?

It's said TRIG /ˈtrɪɡ/ — one syllable, stress on the first.

Is Trygg a boy or girl name?

Here Trygg is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Trygg?

Trygg is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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