
The short answer
Trinity is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word Trinity, given in honour of the Christian belief that God has one essence, but three distinct expressions of being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It has only been in use as a given name since the 20th century." It ranked #428 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word Trinity, given in honour of the Christian belief that God has one essence, but three distinct expressions of being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It has only been in use as a given name since the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Trinity ranked #428 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #428 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trinity mean?
Behind the Name does not give Trinity a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word Trinity, given in honour of the Christian belief that God has one essence, but three distinct expressions of being: Father, Son and Holy S.
Is Trinity a popular name?
Trinity ranked #428 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Trinity a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Trinity appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Trinity — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.