Trigger
Pronunciation: [ tr-IHG-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Trigger first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 261 babies have been named Trigger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trigger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,867
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Trigger
Trigger is a boy name .
Trigger is currently ranked #15,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Trigger include Tri, Try, Triie, and Trigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis