Holding steady.
Popularity of Trinda since 1947
Babies named Trinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trinda's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trinda is a rare and distinctive feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947. It never entered the top 1,000 names, reflecting its consistent but low usage. Its peak year was 1978, after which its frequency remained stable but minimal. The name's origins are unclear, likely a modern combination of the popular syllable 'Trin-' (from names like Trina) and the suffix '-da' (from names like Linda). Without a clear etymology or historical roots, Trinda stands as a purely creative, mid-20th century American invention. It has not been recorded in any top state, and its usage remains scattered across the country.
Trinda first appeared in U.S. birth records in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative combination of the popular name element 'Trin-' (as in Trina, a short form of Katrina) and the feminine suffix '-da' (as in Linda). It may also be a respelling or variant of other similar-sounding names. Its use has remained rare and sporadic, with no clear linguistic derivation from established naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trin, Trindy
Variants: Trinda, Trindah, Trynda
Sibling names for Trinda
Names that share Trinda's style, for a brother or sister.
