Trilby is a unique and distinctive name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname "O'Trebhinn," which means "from Treblane" or "from the land by the little valley." The name Trilby was popularized in the late 19th century after appearing in George du Maurier's novel "Trilby" and its subsequent stage adaptation. Despite its Irish roots, Trilby is also associated with France due to the novel's setting and the character's fascination with French art and culture. Today, Trilby remains a rare but captivating name choice for those seeking something truly distinctive.
The name Trilby has been given to a total of 567 babies born in the United States since 1895. The number of births peaked in 1925 with 22 occurrences, suggesting that this was likely the most popular year for the name during the period studied.
Over the years, there have been periods where the name Trilby gained more popularity and others where it fell out of favor. For instance, between 1895 and 1933, the number of births ranged from a low of 6 to a high of 19. However, after 1933, the numbers began to decline steadily, with only one year (1955) exceeding double digits until 1975.
From 1980 onwards, the name Trilby experienced a renewed interest, with several years seeing more than five births each. This suggests that despite its fluctuations in popularity over time, the name Trilby has maintained some level of continuity throughout the century.
It is also worth noting that while the majority of these births occurred during the early to mid-20th century, there have been instances where babies were given this name more recently. For example, seven births were recorded in 1995 and six in 1996, indicating that even today, parents may choose to give their child the name Trilby.
Overall, these statistics demonstrate how the popularity of a name can ebb and flow over time, influenced by various factors such as cultural trends and personal preferences. Despite its ups and downs, however, Trilby has been a consistent choice for parents throughout much of American history.