Boy · #7,936 in 2026

Trigger

Name: Popularity of the name Trigger in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Trigger, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,936

Peak Rank

#4,138 (2014)

Total Babies

267

5-Yr Trend

-49%

2009

First Year

2025

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4138

Peak Rank

267

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Trigger

The earliest SSA record of Trigger as a baby boy name dates back to 2009, when 15 babies received it. 2014 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Trigger — #4,138 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 69% of all recorded Triggers. In the latest 2025 data it stands at #7,936 among baby boy names with 6 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 267 Triggers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Trigger

Phonetically similar names — useful when Trigger is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Traeger
Tricker
Trager
Trucker
Trekker
Trecker
Tracor
Triggers
Tigger
Tracker
Trig
Triggered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trigger

What does the name Trigger mean?

Trigger is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Trigger in 2026?

In 2026, Trigger ranks #7,936 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Trigger most popular?

Trigger reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,138 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Trigger most popular?

Trigger has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Trigger.

Is Trigger a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Trigger is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Trigger?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Trigger include Aryn, Menashe, Tyrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Trigger

Trigger is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 267 births in the dataset. Trigger's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Trigger's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.