Trinidad
Trinidad is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Trinity, referring to the Holy Trinity.
Origin and history
Trinidad is a traditional Spanish name meaning 'trinity,' referencing the Christian Holy Trinity. While historically given to both boys and girls, it has a long presence in the U.S. as a masculine name. It remains a rare, classical choice with deep religious and cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,366 babies in the United States have been named Trinidad since 1880. It ranks #1669 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.1 %)
- CA (38.4 %)
- NM (2.7 %)
- AZ (1.6 %)
- IL (0.72 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 365 |
| 1920-1930 | 807 |
| 1930-1940 | 436 |
| 1940-1950 | 525 |
| 1950-1960 | 512 |
| 1960-1970 | 403 |
| 1970-1980 | 542 |
| 1980-1990 | 491 |
| 1990-2000 | 446 |
| 2000-2010 | 450 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Trinidad
- Trinidad Silva: Actor
- Trinidad López III: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name shares its origin with the island nation Trinidad and Tobago, named by Christopher Columbus in honor of the Holy Trinity.
- Though given to males in this dataset, Trinidad has historically been used as a unisex name across Spanish-speaking cultures.