Trilby
girl nameTrilby entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #932 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#932
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1174 |
| 1910s | #3224 |
| 1920s | #2920 |
| 1930s | #2691 |
| 1940s | #3691 |
| 1950s | #3888 |
| 1960s | #5687 |
| 1970s | #6246 |
| 1980s | #9491 |
| 1990s | #11161 |
| 2000s | #13832 |
| 2010s | #14959 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Trilby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Trilby alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Trilby in 2025?
- Trilby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Trilby most popular?
- Trilby peaked in 1895, reaching #932 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Trilby with classmates?
- Trilby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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