Trini

Trini: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹɪni/

Meaning and origin of Trini

  • A diminutive of the female given name Katrina.

Etymology

From a clipping of Katrina + -i (diminutive suffix).

How popular is Trini?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1570peak rank (1967)
949babies since 1880

Since 1880, 708 girls and 241 boys in the U.S. have been named Trini (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2324 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1570 in 1967. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Trini FAQ

What does the name Trini mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Katrina. From a clipping of Katrina + -i (diminutive suffix).

How popular is the name Trini?

Since 1880, 708 girls and 241 boys in the U.S. have been named Trini (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2324 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1570 in 1967. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Trini a boy or girl name?

Trini is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (708 girls and 241 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.