Total births
81
Girls' name · since 1952
Trinka
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 81 babies named Trinka, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 81
- total births
- 1952–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
81 girls have been named Trinka since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trinka has been recorded 81 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1974.
- 81 total births
- 1952–1974 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
81 girls have been named Trinka since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1974.
- 81
- total births
- 1952–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Trinka was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
12 babies were named Trinka in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Trinka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trinka's SSA record in two at 1963 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 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trinka at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Trinka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1974
- Peak year (1959)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Trinka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Trinka's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Trinka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
31 births
- 1960s
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 31 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trinka? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 81 babies named Trinka. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1959, with 12 births.
When was Trinka most popular? ▼
Trinka was most popular in the 1950s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Trinka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Trinka since 1952 -- 23 years through the most recent 1974 data.
What names are similar to Trinka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trinity, Trisha, Tricia, Trina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Trinka's data
- Trinka's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 1970s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Trinka
Nearby Names Like Trinka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trinka
Trinity Girl
#400 85,348 births
Trisha Girl
#2826 40,302 births
Tricia Girl
40,134 births
Trina Girl
#7274 32,568 births
Trista Girl
#12381 12,459 births
Compare Trinka side by side: Trinka vs Trinity Trinka vs Trisha Trinka vs Tricia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1952–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trinka: Baby Name Since 1952 - 81 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trinka. 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 Trinka 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 July 2026.