Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Trig since 1967
Babies named Trig per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Trig is an exceptionally uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1967, but remained virtually unused for decades. Its brief peak in 2011 correlates with public awareness of Trig Palin, born in 2008, who was named for a family surname. Since then, usage has steadily fallen, reflecting its status as a name tied to a single celebrity moment rather than a broader trend. The name's trajectory confirms it as a rare choice: it has never ranked among the top names, and no top states have recorded enough births to register.
Trig is a rare modern name that may have originated as a nickname or a shortening of the word 'trigger', or perhaps from the archaic English adjective 'trig' meaning neat or trim. It gained some attention in the 2010s after the birth of Trig Palin, son of politician Sarah Palin, in 2008. The name saw a peak in usage in 2011 but has remained very uncommon.
Sibling names for Trig
Names that share Trig's style, for a brother or sister.
