Trinidad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtrɪnɪdæd/

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Origin

Spanish

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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.

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Meaning

Trinity

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Language Evolution

Latin: trinitas, Spanish: Trinidad

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Trini, Trinidadian

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Trinidad is associated with vibrant culture, particularly known for its Carnival, music, and diverse heritage.

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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.