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
- Pronounced TRIH-vee-uh /ˈtrɪviə/
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.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1966–1996 20 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1992–1995) |
| 1991 | 8 | 9,336 | ▲ 3,622 |
| 1990 | 5 | 12,958 | ▼ 2,111 |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | ▼ 461 |
| 1988 | 6 | 10,386 | ▼ 2,399 |
| 1987 | 8 | 7,987 | ▲ 536 |
| 1986 | 7 | 8,523 | ▼ 205 |
| 1985 | 7 | 8,318 | ▼ 4,592 |
| 1984 | 21 | 3,726 | ▲ 1,731 |
| 1983 | 12 | 5,457 | ▲ 5,061 |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | ▼ 1,408 |
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | back (not recorded in 1979–1980) |
| 1978 | 6 | 8,562 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 10 | 5,601 | ▲ 883 |
| 1975 | 8 | 6,484 | ▼ 1,124 |
| 1974 | 10 | 5,360 | ▼ 489 |
| 1973 | 11 | 4,871 | ▲ 1,687 |
| 1972 | 7 | 6,558 | ▲ 830 |
| 1971 | 6 | 7,388 | back (not recorded in 1967–1970) |
| 1966 | 5 | 6,564 | new |