Trini
A diminutive of the female given name Katrina.
Every Trini since 1913 — 949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trini
Trini is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 949 American babies have been named Trini — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1967, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,942 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,737 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,233 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,049 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,987 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,694 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,937 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,871 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,254 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,063 | 7 | #5,488 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,587 | 9 | #3,933 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,566 | 11 | #3,058 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,601 | 14 | #2,264 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,752 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,708 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,517 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,164 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #4,001 | 7 | #3,717 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,355 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Trini
- Trini Lopez Singer · 1937–2020
- Trini Alvarado Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trini mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Katrina.
How popular is the name Trini in 2025?
Trini did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Trini?
949 babies have been named Trini in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trini most popular?
Trini peaked in 1967, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Trini a boy or girl name?
Trini is used for both: about 75% of babies named Trini have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Trini rising or falling?
Trini has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Trini?
Well-known people named Trini include Trini Lopez (singer), Trini Alvarado (actor).