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Trinidad

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Pronounced TRIN-ih-dad /ˈtrɪn.ɪ.dæd/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity' (from the Latin trinitas, 'three-in-one'); also the Caribbean island (named for the Holy Trinity); used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The Holy Trinity; a Caribbean island: Trinidad is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity' (from the Latin trinitas, 'three-in-one'); also the Caribbean island (named for the Holy Trinity); used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#13086 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218842025

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

Trinidad comes from the Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity' (from the Latin trinitas, 'three-in-one'); also the Caribbean island (named for the Holy Trinity); used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'TRIN-ih-dad').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, the-Trinity at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Trinidad is 'the Trinity' in Spanish (from the Latin trinitas) — also the Caribbean island — a lyrical, devotional name, used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense; said 'TRIN-ih-dad').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Trinidad — Spanish; sacred/place-name; unisex

Variations

TriniTrinityTrinidada

Nicknames

Trini

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If you like Trinidad…

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Consuelo— a companion Spanish devotional girls' name
Dolores— a kin Spanish devotional girls' name
Soledad— a fellow Latin choice
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trinidad mean?

Trinidad is Spanish for 'the Trinity' (from Latin trinitas); also the Caribbean island. Used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Trinidad?

It's said TRIN-ih-dad /ˈtrɪn.ɪ.dæd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trinidad a boy or girl name?

Trinidad is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Trinidad?

Trinidad is a rare name in the U.S.

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