"the Holy Trinity; threefold"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Trinity
Pronunciation: [ tr-IHN-uht-ee ]
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"trio, the number three"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
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- Strongly associated with the character Trinity in The Matrix (1999) — generally a powerful, positive association
The Story of Trinity
Trinity comes from the Latin 'trinitas', meaning 'trio' or 'the number three'. In Christian theology, the Trinity refers to the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one of Christianity's central doctrines, formalized at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. As a given name, Trinity reflects the American tradition of using virtuous or theological concepts as names, similar to Faith, Hope, and Grace.
Trinity surged in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, primarily driven by The Matrix (1999), where the character Trinity — a fearless hacker and freedom fighter — became an iconic action heroine. The name peaked around 2003 and has gradually declined since.
In Christian communities, Trinity is chosen as an expression of faith. Trinity College, Dublin (founded 1592) and Trinity College, Cambridge (founded 1546) give the name prestigious academic associations.
Historical Record
Trinity first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 84,588 babies have been named Trinity in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trinity is past its peak , currently ranked #407 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Trinity in The Matrix was played by Carrie-Anne Moss and is widely considered one of cinema's greatest action heroines
- Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592, is Ireland's oldest and most prestigious university
- The doctrine of the Holy Trinity was formally defined at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD
Trinity in Other Languages
French
Trinité
Italian
Trinità
Spanish
Trinidad
Japanese
トリニティ
Portuguese
Trindade
Popularity Over Time
#407
Current Rank
Peaked 2004
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Elite hacker and freedom fighter in The Matrix trilogy (1999-2003), played by Carrie-Anne Moss
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #407
- Total SSA Count
- 781
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity
What does the name Trinity mean?
"the Holy Trinity; threefold" (from Latin). "trio, the number three" (from Latin). Trinity comes from the Latin 'trinitas', meaning 'trio' or 'the number three'. In Christian theology, the Trinity refers to the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one of Christianity's central doctrines, formalized at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. As a given name, Trinity reflects the American tradition of using virtuous or theological concepts as names, similar to Faith, Hope, and Grace.
What is the origin of the name Trinity?
Trinity has Latin, English, American, and Christian origins. In Latin, it means "the Holy Trinity; threefold". In Latin, it means "trio, the number three".
Is Trinity a boy or girl name?
Trinity is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #407. As a boy name, it is ranked #10987. Trinity is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Trinity?
Trinity is pronounced tr-IHN-uht-ee.
How popular is the name Trinity?
Trinity is currently ranked #407 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Trinity?
Common nicknames for Trinity include Trin.
What are good middle names for Trinity?
Popular middle name pairings include Trinity Grace, Trinity Faith, Trinity Hope, Trinity Rose, Trinity Marie, Trinity Joy, and Trinity Michelle.
What are good sibling names for Trinity?
Names that pair well with Trinity as siblings include Faith, Destiny, Heaven, Christian, Zion, and Savannah.
How many syllables does Trinity have?
Trinity has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Trinity a common or rare name?
Trinity is a popular name, ranked #407 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.
What girl names are similar to Trinity?
Are there other spellings for Trinity?
Related spellings include Triniti.
About the Name Trinity
Trinity is a girl name with English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "the Holy Trinity; threefold" in Latin .
Is Trinity a boy or girl name? Trinity is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #407 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,987. Trinity is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trinity is currently ranked #407 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Trinity has 3 syllables and is pronounced tr-IHN-uht-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Trinity include Trin. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Trinity include Triniti . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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