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Trivia

TRIH-vee-uh /ˈtrɪviə/

At a glance

In short
Trivia is a unique and strong female name of Latin origin, meaning "a place where three roads meet" or the goddess of crossroads in Roman mythology.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1996 (#13,518)
Babies in 1996
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,726 in 1984
First recorded
1966

Meaning of Trivia

The name Trivia is a female name that has origins in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "trivium," which means "a place where three roads meet." Trivia also refers to the goddess of crossroads in Roman mythology. The name has a strong and unique sound, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for something different. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce Trivia as TRIH-vee-uh (/ˈtrɪviə/ or /ˈtrɪvɪə/). There is also a variation of the name called Triviana. When looking at data for newborns in the United States, we can see that the popularity of the name has fluctuated over time. In some years, it was given to only a handful of babies, while in others it ranked higher on the list of popular names. However, it remains a relatively uncommon choice, perfect for parents who want their child's name to stand out.

How to pronounce Trivia

English

Popularity of Trivia in the U.S.

Trivia was last recorded in the U.S. in 1996, ranked #13,518 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,726 in 1984. It first appears in the records in 1966.

Bar and line chart: Trivia in the U.S., 1966–1996. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 21 in 1984 and 5 in 1996. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,726 in 1984, #13,518 in 1996.
  • Girls named Trivia (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1966–1996. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1966⁠–⁠1996 20 rows
Trivia: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1996513,518back (not recorded in 1992–1995)
199189,336▲ 3,622
1990512,958▼ 2,111
1989610,847▼ 461
1988610,386▼ 2,399
198787,987▲ 536
198678,523▼ 205
198578,318▼ 4,592
1984213,726▲ 1,731
1983125,457▲ 5,061
1982510,518▼ 1,408
198169,110back (not recorded in 1979–1980)
197868,562back (not recorded in 1977)
1976105,601▲ 883
197586,484▼ 1,124
1974105,360▼ 489
1973114,871▲ 1,687
197276,558▲ 830
197167,388back (not recorded in 1967–1970)
196656,564new