Girl · #14,958 in 2026

Trilby

A trilby is a narrow-brimmed type of hat. The trilby was once viewed as the rich man's favored hat; it is sometimes called the "brown trilby" in Britain and was frequently seen at the horse races.

Current Rank
#14,958
Peak Rank
#1,847 (1925)
Total Babies
567
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1895
First Year
2010
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#1847
Peak Rank
567
Total Count
63
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Trilby

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A trilby is a narrow-brimmed type of hat. The trilby was once viewed as the rich man's favored hat; it is sometimes called the "brown trilby" in Britain and was frequently seen at the horse races.

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Origin & history
The hat's name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Maurier 's 1894 novel Trilby . A hat of this style was worn in the first London production of the play, and promptly came to be called "a Trilby hat". [ better source needed ] Its shape somewhat resembles the Tyrolean hat . [ citation needed ] Phil Campbell with trademark trilby Traditionally it was made from rabbit hair felt , but now is usually made from other materials, such as tweed , straw , heavyweight cotton , wool and wool/nylon blends. [ citation needed ] The hat reached its zenith of popularity in the late 1950s and early

The Story of Trilby

Trilby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1895, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 22 Trilbys were born — ranking #1,847 that year. As of 2026, Trilby ranks #14,958 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 567 Trilbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Trilby

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

  • Tribbey
  • Trilbies
  • Truly
  • Trolley
  • Trippy
  • Trolly
  • Trilla
  • Tralee
  • Trillo
  • Taulbee
  • Trali
  • Trulli

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trilby

What does the name Trilby mean?
A trilby is a narrow-brimmed type of hat. The trilby was once viewed as the rich man's favored hat; it is sometimes called the "brown trilby" in Britain and was frequently seen at the horse races.
How popular is Trilby in 2026?
In 2026, Trilby ranks #14,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Trilby most popular?
Trilby reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,847 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Trilby a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Trilby is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Trilby?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Trilby include Mannie, Othelia, Everlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Trilby

Trilby is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 567 births in the dataset. Trilby's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,847. Use the chart and map above to compare Trilby'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.