Holding steady.
Popularity of Tryphena since 1908
Babies named Tryphena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tryphena's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tryphena is a rare New Testament name that has never achieved widespread popularity. According to U.S. Social Security data, it first appeared in 1908 with only 5 recorded births, which marks its peak year. Since then, its usage has been sporadic, with some decades seeing no recorded births at all. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has not experienced notable increases or declines; it simply remains extremely rare. No top states have been associated with it, reflecting its minimal geographic footprint. Despite its obscurity, Tryphena offers a distinctive, biblically-rooted option for parents seeking a truly uncommon name with ancient heritage.
Tryphena is derived from the Greek name Tryphaina, meaning 'delicate' or 'dainty.' It appears in the New Testament as the name of a Christian woman in Rome whom Paul greets in Romans 16:12, though little else is known about her. The name was used among early Christians and later revived in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, likely influenced by biblical revival trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tryph, Phena
Variants: Tryphenia, Tryphina
Sibling names for Tryphena
Names that share Tryphena's style, for a brother or sister.
