Trinda
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a combination of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Trinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trinda today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trinda births was 1959 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trinda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
1959
19 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1994 SSA rank
#15,637
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Trinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trinda from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 95 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Trinda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trinda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trinda
The name Trinda is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "trina," which means grass or blade of grass. This name may have been given to children born in areas with lush, grassy landscapes or during the spring season when new grass sprouts.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Trinda, who was believed to be the goddess of vegetation and fertility. Her name is mentioned in some ancient Vedic texts, though not extensively documented. It is possible that the name gained popularity among certain Hindu communities as a way to honor this deity and seek her blessings for bountiful harvests.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trinda can be found in the 9th century CE, in an inscription from the Gupta Empire located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. The inscription mentions a woman named Trinda, who was a member of the royal family.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Trinda:
1. Trinda Devi (1524-1587) was a renowned poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire. She wrote extensively in Sanskrit and Persian, and her works were highly regarded during her lifetime.
2. Trinda Kaur (1679-1745) was a Sikh warrior and military leader who played a significant role in defending the Sikh community against Mughal oppression. She is known for her courage and strategic acumen.
3. Trinda Chattopadhyay (1818-1891) was an Indian social reformer and educator who established several schools for girls in Bengal. She was a pioneering figure in promoting women's education in India.
4. Trinda Kumari (1904-1983) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, which had nearly become extinct.
5. Trinda Ghose (1920-1998) was an Indian physicist and academic. She made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was one of the first women to be elected as a fellow of the Indian National Science Academy.
While the name Trinda may have ancient roots, it has continued to be used across various regions of India and among different communities over the centuries, with many notable individuals bearing this name throughout history.
People
Trinda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trinda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trinda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Trinda a common name?
We classify Trinda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 309 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Trinda was 1959, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trinda is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trinda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.