Holding steady.
Popularity of Trine since 1916
Babies named Trine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 | 0 |
| 1920s | 124 | 29 |
| 1930s | 32 | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 | 11 |
| 1960s | 47 | 0 |
| 1970s | 35 | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trine is a Scandinavian feminine name with roots in Old Norse, meaning 'strength'. First recorded in the United States in 1916, it saw its peak usage in 1921, though it has never entered the top 1000 national rankings. Since the 1920s, its trajectory has been stable but very rare, with fewer than five occurrences per year in recent decades. The name remains a distinctive choice, primarily used in families with Danish or Norwegian heritage, reflecting a quiet but enduring presence in American naming records.
Trine originated as a Scandinavian diminutive of names such as Trinda or Trude, which in turn derive from Old Norse 'þrúðr' (strength). It has been used as an independent given name in Denmark and Norway since the late 19th century. The name gained modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s.
Sibling names for Trine
Names that share Trine's style, for a brother or sister.
