Trinity (given name)

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MeaningTrinity
Other names
See alsoTrini, Trinidad.

Trinity is a given name of recent English origin that is derived from the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. [1] It became popular starting in 1999 because of the character Trinity in The Matrix movies. [2]

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In the United States, it rose in popularity for girls in the 1990s, peaking as the 48th most popular feminine name in 2004-2005, down to the 310th most popular in 2022. [3] In other English-speaking countries, it rose in usage in 2000. [1]

Men

Women

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Notes

  1. 1 2 Mike Campbell. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Trinity". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  2. Rosenkrantz, Linda; Satran, Pamela Redmond (2001-08-16). Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names. Macmillan. p. 206. ISBN   978-0-312-26757-5.
  3. "Get Ready for Baby". ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-19.

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