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Trinity

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the English word trinity — from the Latin trinitas, 'a threefold unity'; the Christian Holy Trinity; much more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The Holy Trinity; a threefold unity: Trinity is a word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. More often a girls' name — here a boy.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom the English word trinity — from the Latin trinitas, 'a threefold unity'; the Christian Holy Trinity; much more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8850 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,843

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719712025

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

Trinity comes from the English word trinity — from the Latin trinitas, 'a threefold unity'; the Christian Holy Trinity (we note the sacred sense). Much more often a girls' name, it is recorded here for a boy — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'TRIN-ih-tee').

In the U.S. Trinity leans girls'; this boys' use is unusual. Rare for a boy, a-threefold-unity at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Trinity is 'a threefold unity' (the Christian Holy Trinity) — much more often a girls' name; here for a boy, which we note (we note the sacred sense; said 'TRIN-ih-tee').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Trinity — Latin word-name; chiefly female; sacred sense

Variations

TrinitiTrynity

Nicknames

Trin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trinity mean?

Trinity is 'a threefold unity' (the Christian Holy Trinity, from Latin trinitas). It is much more often a girls' name; here for a boy. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Trinity?

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

Is Trinity a boy or girl name?

Trinity is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Trinity?

Trinity is popular for girls and very rare for boys.

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