Viggo
Viggo is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
War, battle, or fighter.
Origin and history
Viggo is a male name of Old Norse origin derived from the element 'víg', meaning war or battle. Historically popular in Scandinavia, it gained wider recognition in the United States in the 2000s, partly due to high-profile pop culture figures. Although it remains relatively uncommon in the U.S., its usage has increased in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,055 babies in the United States have been named Viggo since 1880. It ranks #3630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1484.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.4 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- MN (8.1 %)
- WA (5.2 %)
- UT (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 402 |
| 2020-2029 | 447 |
Famous people named Viggo
- Viggo Mortensen: Actor, Author
- Viggo Johansen: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- Viggo is a short form of ancient Germanic and Old Norse names containing the element 'víg'.
- American actor Viggo Mortensen brought international visibility to the name through his high-profile film roles in the early 2000s.