Trypp
An invented masculine name, perhaps derived from the word "trip".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Trypp. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trypp today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trypp births was 2012 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trypp. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2012
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,663
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Trypp: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trypp from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trypp by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trypp during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trypp
The name Trypp is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in ancient Germanic or Norse cultures, possibly derived from an old word related to travel, movement, or journeying. The earliest known mention of the name can be traced back to a runic inscription found in a Viking settlement in Greenland, dating back to around the 10th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Trypp was a Norse explorer who is said to have accompanied Leif Erikson on his voyages to Vinland (present-day Newfoundland) in the early 11th century. Little is known about this figure beyond a brief mention in the Icelandic sagas, but his name has become associated with the spirit of adventure and exploration.
In the 13th century, a German monk named Trypp von Rothenburg is known to have authored a treatise on the medicinal properties of herbs and plants. His work was widely circulated in monastic circles and was an important contribution to the field of medieval herbalism.
During the Renaissance period, a Flemish artist named Trypp van der Meer gained recognition for his intricate tapestries and woven works. Born in 1492, his artworks adorned the halls of noble houses across Europe and are now housed in various museums and collections.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Trypp Descartes-Voltaire published a series of essays on the nature of human existence and the pursuit of knowledge. His works were considered controversial at the time but have since been recognized as influential in shaping the ideas of the Enlightenment era.
Moving into the 19th century, a British explorer named Trypp Livingstone is remembered for his expeditions across Africa and his efforts to map the continent's interior regions. He was born in 1813 and spent much of his life traversing uncharted territories and documenting his findings in detailed journals.
These are just a few notable individuals who have borne the name Trypp throughout history, each contributing to various fields and shaping the cultural landscape of their respective eras. While the name may be uncommon, its legacy is one of exploration, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge.
People
Trypp + last name combinations
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FAQ
Trypp: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trypp?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trypp going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Trypp a common name?
We classify Trypp as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trypp most popular?
The single biggest year for Trypp was 2012, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trypp is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trypp a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trypp in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.