Total births
5,366
Unisex name · since 1900
Trinidad
Trinidad has 5,366 recorded births since 1900 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4901
- among boys today
- 5,366
- born since 1900
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Trinidad currently ranks #4901 among unisex names in America, with 5,366 babies recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trinidad has been recorded 5,366 times among boys since 1900, currently ranked #4901 nationally and more common than 66% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2025.
- #4901 among boys today
- 5,366 born since 1900
- 1920s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Trinidad is currently the #4901 unisex name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 5,366 born since 1900, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4901
- among boys today
- 5,366
- born since 1900
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Trinidad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4901
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Trinidad was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
161 babies were named Trinidad in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
How Trinidad compares
5,366 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Trinidad's all-time total is 15x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trinidad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,366 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 161 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trinidad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trinidad's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 161, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trinidad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1922
Current rank
#4,901
Active since
1900
Trinidad popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2025
- Peak year (1922)
- 161
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Trinidad popularity over time - girls
4,354 total births recorded since 1884 (Trinidad as girls' name)
Trinidad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Trinidad's strongest decade.
807 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Trinidad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
365 births
- 1920s
1920s
807 births
- 1930s
1930s
436 births
- 1940s
1940s
525 births
- 1950s
1950s
512 births
- 1960s
1960s
403 births
- 1970s
1970s
542 births
- 1980s
1980s
491 births
- 1990s
1990s
446 births
- 2000s
2000s
450 births
- 2010s 240
2010s
240 births
- 2020s 126
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 807 births (15% of all-time use).
How Trinidad compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Trinidad's total volume
Trinidad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trinidad by state
Where Trinidad concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,276 | 42.4% |
| #2 | California | | 1,559 | 29.1% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 110 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 65 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 29 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 16 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Trinidad's total US births 42.4%
Even split
2,276 of 5,366 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trinidad? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 5,366 babies named Trinidad. Today it holds rank #4901 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 161 births.
When was Trinidad most popular? ▼
Trinidad was most popular in the 1920s decade with 807 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Trinidad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trinidad are Texas (2,276 births), California (1,559 births), New Mexico (110 births).
Is Trinidad a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Trinidad is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,366 births, and as a girl's name it has 4,354 births.
How long has the name Trinidad been used? ▼
Records for Trinidad go back to 1900, giving 126 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Trinidad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tristan, Tristen, Triston, Tristin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Trinidad's data
- Trinidad's decade-level peak was the 1920s (807 total births); usage has since declined to 126 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Trinidads (2,276 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Trinidad
Nearby Names Like Trinidad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trinidad
Tristan Boy
#267 124,243 births
Tristen Boy
#1436 21,372 births
Triston Boy
#2455 11,602 births
Tristin Boy
#2940 9,785 births
Tripp Boy
#511 8,975 births
Compare Trinidad side by side: Trinidad vs Tristan Trinidad vs Tristen Trinidad vs Triston
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Trinidad
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trinidad: #4901 Unisex Name - 5,366 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trinidad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Trinidad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.