Trinton
A given name of disputed origin, possibly referring to the Trinity.
Name Census estimates that about 727 living Americans carry the first name Trinton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trinton today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trinton births was 2008 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trinton. 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
727
~ 1 in 471,464 Americans
Peak year
2008
49 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,181
Tracked since 1978
Census
Trinton in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 594 people with the first name Trinton, which placed it at #18,210 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,210
National first-name rank
People counted
594
594 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
56.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trinton
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trinton is White at 56.7%. The next largest groups are Black (26.6%) and Two or More Races (9.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Trinton described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Trinton at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.7% · 337
- Black or African American26.6% · 158
- Two or more races9.1% · 54
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 2
Popularity
Trinton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trinton from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 361 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trinton 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 Trinton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trintons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Trinton, while Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trinton
The name Trinton has its roots in the ancient Celtic language and culture, originating around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Welsh word "trindawt," which means "trinity" or "three in one," a concept deeply rooted in Celtic mythology and spirituality.
This name was particularly popular among the ancient Britons, who inhabited the regions of modern-day Wales, Cornwall, and parts of England. Its connection to the sacred concept of the trinity may have held significant religious or symbolic significance for these early Celtic communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trinton can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript known as the "Black Book of Carmarthen," dating back to the 13th century. In this manuscript, a character named Trinton is mentioned in a series of poetic verses, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Trinton. One such individual was Trinton ap Cadwgan (c. 1050-1110), a Welsh prince and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and the Normans during the 11th century.
Another notable Trinton was Trinton de Montfort (c. 1210-1270), an English nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land. He was captured during the Battle of Mansurah in 1250 and held for ransom before being released.
In the realm of literature, Trinton Malbrough (1567-1644) was a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to the development of French classical drama during the early 17th century.
The name Trinton also found its way into the annals of religious history, with Trinton Llewelyn (c. 1420-1490), a Welsh Catholic priest and scholar who served as a chaplain to King Henry VI of England.
Lastly, Trinton Harrington (1785-1853) was a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an influential figure in the Royal Navy's administration.
While the name Trinton may not be as common today, its rich historical roots and connection to ancient Celtic culture and mythology make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with deep cultural significance.
People
Trinton + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trinton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trinton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 727 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trinton 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 471,464 US residents.
Is Trinton a common name?
We classify Trinton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 738 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trinton most popular?
The single biggest year for Trinton was 2008, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trinton is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Trinton in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 594 people with the name Trinton, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,210 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Trinton in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Trinton?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Trinton leans strongly male. 596 people counted with this name were male (98.8%), compared with 7 female bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Trinton?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trinton is White at 56.7%. The next largest groups are Black (26.6%) and Two or More Races (9.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Trinton most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Trinton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.7% (337 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Trinton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trinton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trinton in the SSA data are male. 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 Trinton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trinton 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 Trinton 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.
How many Americans are named Trinton?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.