Trina

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Pronounced TREE-nah /ˈtri.nə/High

Meaning: A short form of Katrina/Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Trina is a short form of Katrina/Catherine. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA short form of Katrina/Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8315 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 32,568

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Trina is a short form of Katrina/Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure' (the older root is uncertain; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'TREE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare today, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Catherine has long been read 'pure' (via Greek katharos) — Trina is a short form of Katrina, crisp and classic (the older root is uncertain; routes layered; said 'TREE-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Katrina — routes layered

Variations

KatrinaTrenaTreena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trina mean?

Trina is a short form of Katrina/Catherine — long read 'pure'; the older root is uncertain, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Trina?

It's said TREE-nah /ˈtri.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trina a boy or girl name?

Trina is a girl's name.

How popular is Trina?

Trina is a rare name in the U.S.