Trinisa
A feminine name with unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Trinisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trinisa today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trinisa births was 1969 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trinisa. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Trinisa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1969
13 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1969 SSA rank
#4,183
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Trinisa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trinisa 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 Trinisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trinisa
The name Trinisa is rooted in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit words "tri" meaning three and "nisa" meaning night, Trinisa can be interpreted as "the third night" or "the night of the trinity." This name likely originated in the region of present-day India and Nepal around the 5th century BCE, during the flourishing of Vedic culture.
While the exact origin of Trinisa as a personal name is unclear, it is believed to hold deep symbolic significance within the Hindu tradition. The number three is considered auspicious, representing the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, or the three gunas (qualities) of sattva (purity), rajas (passion), and tamas (darkness). The reference to the night may symbolize the cyclic nature of existence or the mystery of the divine.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of Trinisa can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. In this text, Trinisa is described as a wise sage who imparted knowledge to the Pandava princes. This association with wisdom and spiritual guidance may have contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Trinisa. One of the most renowned was Trinisa Acharya (1025-1095 CE), a revered Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. His profound writings on the nature of reality and the concept of Brahman (the ultimate reality) have had a lasting impact on Hindu philosophy.
Another significant figure was Trinisa Devi (1498-1563 CE), a powerful queen who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. Known for her courage and strategic brilliance, she successfully defended her kingdom against the invading Mughal forces, earning her a place in the annals of Indian history.
In the realm of literature, Trinisa Vaidya (1675-1745 CE) was a celebrated poet and playwright from the Bengal region of India. Her works, written in the Bengali language, explored themes of love, devotion, and the human condition, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of her time.
More recently, Trinisa Chakrabarti (1901-1980 CE) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing the ancient dance form of Manipuri, which originated in the northeastern state of Manipur. Her contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage have been widely recognized.
While the name Trinisa may have evolved over time and across different regions, its roots in ancient Sanskrit and its symbolic associations with the divine trinity and the mysteries of the night continue to captivate and inspire individuals across cultures.
People
Trinisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trinisa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trinisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trinisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trinisa 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Trinisa a common name?
We classify Trinisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trinisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Trinisa was 1969, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trinisa is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trinisa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trinisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trinisa 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.
Is Trinisa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trinisa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trinisa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Trinisa?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.