Trine: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Trine

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1921

48 babies

All-time total

350

#15,610 all-time among girls

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Trine popularity over time

350 babies have been named Trine since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
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1910s	20	–	20	2	–	#3,779
1920s	124	29	153	15	+665%	#1,334
1930s	32	–	32	3	-79%	#3,316
1940s	24	–	24	2	-25%	#4,211
1950s	13	11	24	2	0%	#5,257
1960s	47	–	47	5	+96%	#5,119
1970s	35	–	35	4	-26%	#5,389
1980s	7	–	7	1	-80%	#9,058
1990s	8	–	8	1	+14%	#10,217
2000s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2010s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Trine

Trine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 350 American babies have been named Trine, about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 48 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Trine?

The median living Trine is about 60 years old; half are between 54 and 70. An estimated 100 people named Trine are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Trine year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1970	10	#5,389	–	–
1965	7	#5,779	–	–
1960	5	#7,242	–	–
1955	–	–	5	#4,353
1950	6	#5,257	–	–
1945	6	#4,516	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
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1930	9	#3,316	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	18	#2,163	7	#3,786
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Famous people named Trine

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Trine Dyrholm Danish actress, singer and songwriter b. 1972 · Contemporary
2 Trine Hattestad Norwegian javelin thrower (born 1966) Contemporary
3 Trine Skei Grande Norwegian politician (born 1969) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Trine, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Trine?

The median living Trine is about 60 years old. Half of all living Trines are between 54 and 70 years old.

How many people named Trine are alive today?

An estimated 100 people named Trine are alive in the United States, based on 350 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Trine mean?

Trine is a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Trine Andresen, Norwegian artistic gymnast Trine Bakke, Norwegian retired alpine skier Trine Bentzen, Norwegian sports wrestler Trine Bramsen, Danish politician Trine

How popular is the name Trine in 2025?

Trine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Trine?

350 babies have been named Trine in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Trine most popular?

Trine peaked in 1921, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Trine a boy or girl name?

Trine is used for both: about 89% of babies named Trine have been girls and 11% boys.

Is the name Trine rising or falling?

Trine has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Trine?

Well-known people named Trine include Trine Dyrholm (actor), Trine Hattestad (athlete), Trine Skei Grande (politician).

Names like Trine

Names that sound and feel close to Trine: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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