Trinidad Unisex

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtrin-i-dad / ˈtrɪnɪdæd

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: Trinity; Latin: triad

Historical & Cultural Background

Trinidad is derived from the Spanish word for 'trinity,' which refers to the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. The name is often associated with the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean, which was named by Christopher Columbus in 1498. It has been used as a given name in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name reflects a significant religious concept and has been embraced in various forms across different regions.

Trend Summary

The name Trinidad has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with cultural and religious significance.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Trini

International Variants

  • Trinidad (Spanish)
  • Trinité (French)

Famous people named Trinidad

Trinidad Silva was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Milagro Beanfield War.'.

Trinidad Jiménez is a Spanish politician who served as the Minister of Health and Social Policy.

Trinidad Montero is a notable Mexican artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Trinidad de la Torre was a Spanish poet and writer influential in the early 20th century.

Fictional characters named Trinidad

Trinidad is a character in the novel 'The Last Good Man' by Linda Nagata, representing themes of resilience.

Trinidad is featured in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City,' where it is the name of a fictional location.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trinidad was first seen in the United States in 1900. Trinidad has ranked as high as #735 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Trinidad has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Trinidad (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
50%
TX 7
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19007
19039
19047
19108
19116
191210
191315
191412
191530
191659
191760
191877
191988
1920115
1921149
1922161
192357
192460
192550
192651
192754
192861
192949
193047
193151
193247
193339
193443
193541
193649
193738
193840
193940
194035
194147
194256
194346
194440
194558
194653
194761
194861
194968
195059
195164
195271
195346
195452
195539
195640
195748
195846
195947
196039
196126
196245
196335
196431
196539
196644
196753
196844
196947
197055
197143
197248
197344
197442
197553
197647
197770
197872
197968
198064
198163
198251
198345
198447
198538
198641
198746
198844
198952
199050
199152
199245
199345
199439
199540
199640
199740
199851
199944
200064
200148
200247
200347
200440
200534
200648
200748
200839
200935
201020
201128
201229
201326
201425
201522
201621
201724
201822
201923
202027
202122
202225
202324
202420