Trinity
Trinity is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Triad or three-in-one, referring to the Holy Trinity.
Origin and history
Trinity is an English name derived from the Christian theological concept of the Holy Trinity, originating from the Late Latin word 'trinitas'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, partly influenced by the popular fictional character Trinity in 'The Matrix' franchise.
Popularity in the United States
85,348 babies in the United States have been named Trinity since 1880. It ranks #418 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #322.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,075 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,099 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,991 |
| 2000-2010 | 46,889 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,339 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,884 |
Famous people named Trinity
- Trinity Rodman: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Trinity Fatu: Wrestler, Dancer
Nicknames
Trin, Trinnie, Trinny
Fun facts
- The name experienced a sharp rise in popularity following the 1999 release of the blockbuster sci-fi movie 'The Matrix'.
- Derived from the Latin word 'trinitas', which means 'the state of being threefold'.