Rising since 2001, #1,688 for boys today.
Popularity of Viggo since 1913
Babies named Viggo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 402 |
| 2020s | 447 |
Meaning & origin
Viggo is a Scandinavian name with Old Norse roots, meaning 'battle' or 'war'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, but remained uncommon for most of the 20th century. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2001, and it reached its peak rank of 1688 in 2025, the most recent year data is available. The name is most popular in Minnesota, Oregon, and Utah. While still rare nationally, with only 1 in every 17,609 boys receiving the name in 2025, Viggo has carved out a niche among parents seeking Nordic-inspired names with a strong, masculine sound.
Viggo is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse element 'vig' meaning 'battle' or 'war'. It is a short form of names beginning with Vig-, such as Viggo or Viggr. The name has been used in Denmark and Norway since the 19th century, and gained international recognition through the Danish actor Viggo Mortensen.
Where Viggo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Viggo” around the world
Where Viggo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vig
Sibling names for Viggo
Names that share Viggo's style, for a brother or sister.
