Trinidad
Every Trinidad since 1884 — 9,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trinidad
Trinidad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,630 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 9,720 American babies have been named Trinidad — about 55% boys and 45% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1922, when 392 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Trinidad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trinidad 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 | 7 | #13,086 | 8 | #9,630 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,204 | 20 | #5,044 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,456 | 24 | #4,449 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,176 | 25 | #4,288 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,424 | 22 | #4,614 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,498 | 27 | #3,908 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,566 | 23 | #4,470 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,367 | 22 | #4,594 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,242 | 24 | #4,319 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,834 | 21 | #4,762 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,810 | 22 | #4,535 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,283 | 25 | #4,121 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,489 | 26 | #3,955 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,335 | 29 | #3,704 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,830 | 28 | #3,785 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,668 | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,028 | 35 | #3,267 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,267 | 39 | #3,054 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,088 | 48 | #2,598 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,800 | 48 | #2,539 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,983 | 34 | #3,085 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,234 | 40 | #2,691 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,660 | 47 | #2,305 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,079 | 47 | #2,247 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,305 | 48 | #2,182 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,482 | 64 | #1,756 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,938 | 40 | #2,098 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,811 | 50 | #1,659 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,977 | 38 | #1,670 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,600 | 64 | #1,143 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,046 | 53 | #1,168 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,518 | 55 | #1,115 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,602 | 39 | #1,232 |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,193 | 39 | #1,270 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,154 | 39 | #1,215 |
| 1950 | 36 | #1,571 | 59 | #896 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,479 | 58 | #829 |
| 1940 | 33 | #1,311 | 35 | #1,131 |
| 1935 | 41 | #1,097 | 41 | #1,009 |
| 1930 | 57 | #980 | 47 | #1,006 |
| 1925 | 64 | #939 | 50 | #972 |
| 1920 | 186 | #512 | 115 | #582 |
| 1915 | 29 | #1,337 | 30 | #1,214 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,164 | 8 | #1,302 |
| 1905 | 17 | #921 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,153 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,794 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Trinidad
- Trinidad Jiménez Politician · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trinidad in 2025?
Trinidad ranked #9,630 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trinidad?
9,720 babies have been named Trinidad in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trinidad most popular?
Trinidad peaked in 1922, when 392 newborns received the name.
Is Trinidad a boy or girl name?
Trinidad is used for both: about 45% of babies named Trinidad have been girls and 55% boys.
Is the name Trinidad rising or falling?
Trinidad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Trinidad?
Well-known people named Trinidad include Trinidad Jiménez (politician).