Trinity
TRIH-nuh-tee
Trinity derives from the Latin trinitas, meaning “triad” or “threefold.” In Christian theology, the Trinity refers to the union of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God.
The name entered American usage in the 1970s and grew slowly before surging in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its spiritual meaning attracted religiously-minded parents.
Trinity ranked No. 407 in 2024 with 781 births. It peaked at No. 48 in 2004 with 5,638 births, fuelled in part by the character Trinity in The Matrix (1999).
What the name Trinity means
Carrie-Anne Moss’s portrayal of the leather-clad Trinity gave the name a cool, action-hero dimension alongside its religious significance.
Three syllables - TRIN-ih-tee - have a brisk, rhythmic cadence. The name sounds both spiritual and modern, a combination that broadens its appeal.
Parents choose Trinity for its dual layers of meaning - sacred and cinematic. It remains a recognisable choice that has never felt generic.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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