Viggo
Every Viggo since 1913 — 1,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viggo
Viggo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,697 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,055 American babies have been named Viggo. Its peak came in 2025, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Viggo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viggo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,697 |
| 2024 | 81 | #1,954 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1,830 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,080 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,154 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,919 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,047 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2,632 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,595 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,155 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,914 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,842 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,844 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,426 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,913 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,843 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,133 |
| 2007 | 26 | #4,002 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,512 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,459 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,950 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,793 |
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Famous people named Viggo
- Viggo Mortensen Actor · b. 1958
- Viggo Brun Mathematician · 1885–1978
- Viggo Jensen Athlete · 1874–1930
- Viggo Larsen Actor · 1880–1957
- Viggo Kampmann Politician · 1910–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Viggo in 2025?
Viggo ranked #1,697 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viggo?
1,055 babies have been named Viggo in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viggo most popular?
Viggo peaked in 2025, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Viggo a boy or girl name?
Viggo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viggo rising or falling?
Viggo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Viggo?
Well-known people named Viggo include Viggo Mortensen (actor), Viggo Brun (mathematician), Viggo Jensen (athlete).