Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1966
Trivia
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 159 babies named Trivia, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 159
- total births
- 1966–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
159 girls have been named Trivia since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trivia has been recorded 159 times among girls since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1996.
- 159 total births
- 1966–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Trivia since 1966, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 159
- total births
- 1966–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Trivia was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
21 babies were named Trivia in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Trivia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trivia's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trivia at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Trivia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1996
- Peak year (1984)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Trivia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Trivia's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Trivia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
58 births
- 1980s
1980s
78 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 78 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trivia? ▼
Trivia has been given to 159 babies in the U.S. since 1966, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 21 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Trivia most popular? ▼
Trivia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Trivia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Trivia since 1966 -- 31 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Trivia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trinity, Trisha, Tricia, Trina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Trivia's data
- Trivia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Trivia
Nearby Names Like Trivia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trivia
Trinity Girl
#400 85,348 births
Trisha Girl
#2826 40,302 births
Tricia Girl
40,134 births
Trina Girl
#7274 32,568 births
Trista Girl
#12381 12,459 births
Compare Trivia side by side: Trivia vs Trinity Trivia vs Trisha Trivia vs Tricia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trivia: Baby Name Since 1966 - 159 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trivia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Trivia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.