Trinidad
Trinidad is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Trinity, referring to the Holy Trinity.
Origin and history
Trinidad is a traditional Spanish name meaning 'trinity,' directly referencing the Christian Holy Trinity. Although more commonly borne by females in modern U.S. records, it is historically used as a gender-neutral name. In the United States, it remains a rare given name associated with classical Hispanic naming traditions.
Popularity in the United States
4,354 babies in the United States have been named Trinidad since 1880. It ranks #2663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2038.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.6 %)
- CA (30.4 %)
- NM (4.4 %)
- AZ (2.6 %)
- HI (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 553 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,144 |
| 1930-1940 | 399 |
| 1940-1950 | 370 |
| 1950-1960 | 290 |
| 1960-1970 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 241 |
| 2000-2010 | 227 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Trinidad
- Trinidad Triggs: Singer
Nicknames
Trini
Fun facts
- It is shared with the Caribbean island country Trinidad and Tobago, as well as several historic cities in the Americas.
- The name originated from the Catholic devotion to 'Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad' (Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity).