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Trinity

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Pronounced TRIN-ih-tee /ˈtrɪn.ɪ.ti/High

Meaning: From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy SpiritHigh

In 30 seconds: Trinity is a bold devotional name from Latin meaning 'threefold unity' — a name of profound Christian significance elevated by a legendary female hacker and 25 years of pop-culture power.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningFrom Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
U.S. rank (2025)#428 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births725 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 85,319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Trinity derives from Latin trinitas meaning the state of being threefold. As a given name it was used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities as a devotional name for the Holy Trinity (Santísima Trinidad) before spreading more broadly.

Trinity entered the U.S. top 100 girls' names in the late 1990s, boosted by The Matrix in 1999 and by the broader trend toward spiritual and aspirational names.

Did you know? Trinity from the 1999 film The Matrix, played by Carrie-Anne Moss, became one of cinema's greatest action heroines — and her name, already rising, surged dramatically after the film's release.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Trinity — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Trinidad

Nicknames

TrinTrini

Famous Bearers

  • ★Trinity (The Matrix) (fictional)
    Protagonist of The Matrix trilogy, portrayed by Carrie-Anne Moss; one of cinema's most iconic female action heroes.

If you like Trinity…

Serenity— shares the aspirational spiritual word-name quality and similar three-syllable flow
Destiny— fellow aspirational devotional word name from the same peak era
Harmony— shares the abstract virtue-word-name feel and the same three-syllable musicality
Faith— another Christian virtue name with deep religious roots and modern American use

Frequently Asked

What does the name Trinity mean?

Trinity means the threefold unity of the Holy Trinity from Latin trinitas.

How do you pronounce Trinity?

It is said TRIN-ih-tee /ˈtrɪn.ɪ.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trinity a religious name?

Yes, Trinity is a devotional name for the Christian Holy Trinity, though it is used broadly today regardless of faith.

Did The Matrix make Trinity popular?

The 1999 film gave the name a significant cultural boost; Trinity was already rising before the film's release.