Trina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Trina is a name derived from the Latin 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'. It has evolved through various forms, with its modern usage becoming popular in the 20th century. The name is often perceived positively, associated with strength and independence. There is no biblical relevance, and it has several variants such as Catherine and Tina.
The name Trina is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Trina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Trina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2999th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1488th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 472nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 240th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 761st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2150th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5719th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Trina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trina"
Pronunciation
/ˈtriː.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Trina is derived from the Latin name 'Catherine', which means 'pure'. It is often considered a diminutive form of the name.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Catherine, Catarina, Trina
Historical Usage
Trina gained popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name and as a feminine form of other names.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katrina, Tina
Modern Popularity & Image
Trina is viewed as a modern and friendly name, often associated with strength and independence.
Famous People
Trina (the rapper), Trina McGee (actress), Trina Solar (business executive)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Trina"
"Trina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2999th of 9107 | 164 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1488th of 9204 | 503 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 472nd of 12526 | 7,181 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 240th of 19264 | 19,008 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 761st of 27321 | 4,052 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2150th of 35406 | 1,378 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5719th of 30306 | 264 |
Regional Popularity of "Trina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Trina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
71.09% 1099th/1546 |
59.25% 922nd/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
61.34% 949th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.93% 466th/2227 |
24.81% 603rd/2430 |
16.19% 462nd/2853 |
14.13% 392nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.10% 238th/2937 |
9.53% 332nd/3483 |
6.42% 226th/3518 |
4.75% 192nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.02% 701st/3685 |
23.06% 1032nd/4475 |
17.04% 885th/5194 |
10.32% 652nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.00% 2566th/4582 |
57.22% 2955th/5164 |
35.88% 2624th/7313 |
22.43% 1674th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
57.27% 3594th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Trina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.