Tri
Tri is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Wisdom, intellect, or mind.
Origin and history
Tri is a masculine given name of Vietnamese origin meaning wisdom or mind. It can also appear as a prefix or short form of Latin-derived words meaning three. In the United States, it remains a rare name primarily used within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
666 babies in the United States have been named Tri since 1880. It ranks #4010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (82.1 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 185 |
| 1990-2000 | 165 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- The Vietnamese name Tri originates from the Sino-Vietnamese character (智), which denotes intelligence and wisdom.
- Outside of its Vietnamese usage, 'tri-' serves as a classical prefix derived from Greek and Latin meaning three.