Holding steady.
Popularity of Trivia since 1966
Babies named Trivia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trivia is a rare modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1966. It reached its highest usage in 1984, when a small number of babies were given the name. Since then, it has remained stable but uncommon. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, according to Social Security data. Its origin is not historically established, but it likely draws from the English word 'trivia', possibly influenced by the Latin 'trivium'. Because of its rarity, it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. No states show a notable concentration of the name. Trivia remains a distinctive choice with a lighthearted, intellectual association.
The name Trivia appears to be a modern coinage, likely drawn from the English word 'trivia' (meaning 'details, pieces of information'). It may also have been influenced by the Latin 'trivium', which referred to a crossroads or the three lower liberal arts. The name first appeared in the United States in 1966 and saw a peak in popularity in 1984, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Triv, Via
Sibling names for Trivia
Names that share Trivia's style, for a brother or sister.
