Declining since 1985, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Trina since 1893
Babies named Trina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 668 |
| 1950s | 2,999 |
| 1960s | 10,187 |
| 1970s | 12,135 |
| 1980s | 3,544 |
| 1990s | 1,410 |
| 2000s | 923 |
| 2010s | 342 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Trina is a short and sweet name that functions as a diminutive of Katrina, itself a variant of Katherine. The name saw its highest usage in 1970, when it ranked in the top 1,000, but has since declined in popularity. As of 2025, it ranks 7,885, with roughly one in 123,636 baby girls receiving the name. Trina first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, and its trajectory has been falling steadily since 1985. While it never cracked the top 100 nationally, it enjoyed a heyday in the 1970s, particularly in states where shorter, melodic names were favored. Today, Trina remains a recognizable yet uncommon choice, offering a vintage feel without being overly dated.
Trina originated as a short form of Katrina, a variant of Katherine. Katherine is a Greek name (Aikaterine) whose meaning has been associated with 'pure' since the early Christian era. Trina emerged as an independent given name in the English-speaking world by the late 19th century, with usage peaking in the 1970s.
Where Trina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tree, Trini
Variants: Treena
Sibling names for Trina
Names that share Trina's style, for a brother or sister.
