Viggo Boy

Popularity: #845 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationVIG-oh / ˈvɪɡoʊ

Scandinavian; Old Norse

Meaning

warrior; battle

Historical & Cultural Background

Viggo is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'vig', meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'. It has been used in various forms throughout history in Scandinavian countries. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with strength and valor.

Trend Summary

Viggo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Vig
  • Vigg

International Variants

  • Viggo (Swedish)
  • Viggo (Danish)
  • Viggo (Norwegian)

Famous people named Viggo

Viggo Mortensen is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

Viggo Hansen is a Danish artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Viggo

Viggo Grimborn is a character in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise, known as a dragon hunter.

Viggo is a character in the video game 'The Last Guardian', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Viggo was first seen in the United States in 1913. Viggo has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Minnesota, Washington, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Viggo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Viggo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 11
32%
UT 7
21%
WA 6
18%
NC 5
15%
NY 5
15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19137
19165
19235
19285
19315
20039
200435
200520
200621
200726
200825
200943
201041
201132
201231
201341
201442
201541
201637
201749
201848
201940
202041
202167
202273
202388
202479