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Trinidad

♂ Boy

Pronounced tree-nee-DAHD /ˌtri.niˈdɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' (from Latin trinitas, 'threeness, trinity')Medium

In 30 seconds: The Holy Trinity: Trinidad is Spanish for 'the Trinity'. Devout, grand, and warm (the Caribbean island too).
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningFrom Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' (from Latin trinitas, 'threeness, trinity')
U.S. rank (2025)#9630 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219002025

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 Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' (from Latin trinitas, 'threeness, trinity'). A devout, grand name across the Spanish-speaking world (the island of Trinidad, named by Columbus for the Holy Trinity), used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-Holy-Trinity at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Trinidad means 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' in Spanish (Latin trinitas, 'threeness') — a devout name (and the Caribbean island Columbus named for the Trinity); used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Trinidad — etymology

Variations

TriniTrinidade

Nicknames

Trini

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If you like Trinidad…

Trinity— the English form
Salvador— a fellow Spanish devotional name
Jesus— a companion devout Spanish name
Cruz— another Spanish religious word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trinidad mean?

Trinidad is Spanish for 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity'.

How do you pronounce Trinidad?

It's said tree-nee-DAHD /ˌtri.niˈdɑd/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Trinidad a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Trinidad?

Trinidad is a rare name in the U.S.

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