Trinidad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Trinidad originates from the Spanish word for 'Trinity', which derives from the Latin 'trinitas'. It has evolved through historical forms in Latin and Spanish. The name represents the concept of the Holy Trinity and gained prominence during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Trinidad is often associated with a rich cultural heritage and lively traditions, with no specific biblical relevance.
The name Trinidad is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Trinidad has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Trinidad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 825th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 955th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1075th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1144th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1647th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2619th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4337th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 755th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1166th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1956th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2652nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3865th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5948th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9431st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Trinidad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trinidad"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name 'Trinidad' means 'Trinity' in Spanish, derived from the Latin word 'trinitas', which refers to the concept of the Holy Trinity in Christianity.
Meaning
Trinity
Language Evolution
Latin: trinitas, Spanish: Trinidad
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly associated with the island of Trinidad, named by Christopher Columbus in 1498.
Variants & Derivatives
Trini, Trinidadian
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Trinidad is associated with vibrant culture, particularly known for its Carnival, music, and diverse heritage.
Famous People
Trinidad Silva, Trinidad James
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trinidad"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Trinidad"
"Trinidad" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 825th of 7545 | 1,078 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 955th of 6773 | 827 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1075th of 7552 | 931 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1144th of 10718 | 833 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1647th of 16616 | 738 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2619th of 24088 | 662 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4337th of 23106 | 281 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 755th of 9107 | 1,654 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1166th of 9204 | 743 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1956th of 12526 | 586 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2652nd of 19264 | 453 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3865th of 27321 | 399 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5948th of 35406 | 329 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9431st of 30306 | 130 |
Regional Popularity of "Trinidad" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
22.02% 521st/2366 |
26.44% 302nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
- |
28.13% 662nd/2353 |
27.21% 421st/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
25.06% 715th/2853 |
22.88% 635th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
23.93% 842nd/3518 |
16.22% 656th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.87% 1985th/3685 |
- |
24.12% 1253rd/5194 |
14.18% 896th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
26.60% 1945th/7313 |
18.68% 1394th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
44.99% 3069th/6822 |
34.42% 2160th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Trinidad" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
20.50% 485th/2366 |
25.66% 293rd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
33.15% 780th/2353 |
34.20% 529th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
40.41% 1153rd/2853 |
39.17% 1087th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
49.52% 1742nd/3518 |
31.21% 1262nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
28.78% 1818th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
41.75% 3116th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Trinidad"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trinidad" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.