UK girl's name
Triona
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "the third daughter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Triona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Triona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Triona is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Triona. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Triona ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Triona.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Triona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Triona mean?
The name Triona is an Irish Gaelic name that originated in the medieval period, around the 5th to 12th centuries AD. It is derived from the Old Irish word "trén," which means strong, powerful, or vigorous. The name was historically given to girls in Ireland and was intended to imbue them with qualities of strength and resilience.
Triona was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Ireland, but it can be found in some early Irish manuscripts and historical records. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions a woman named Triona who lived in the 9th century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Triona was primarily used by Irish noble families and members of the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Triona Ní Mhaoil Chonaire, a 12th-century Irish noblewoman and poet who was renowned for her skill in composing intricate verse.
As Ireland underwent periods of English colonization and cultural suppression, the name Triona fell out of widespread use for several centuries. It experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 20th century, as part of the Irish cultural revival and a renewed interest in traditional Gaelic names.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Triona in modern times was Triona Ni Dhubhghaill (1918-1988), an Irish language activist and educator who played a pivotal role in establishing Irish-language schools and promoting the preservation of the Irish language and culture.
Other notable individuals named Triona include Triona Holden (1963-), an Irish actress and television presenter; Triona Marshall (1972-), an Irish singer and musician; and Triona Byrne (1982-), an Irish tennis player who represented Ireland in international competitions.
Overall, the name Triona has a rich history rooted in the Celtic traditions of Ireland, symbolizing strength, power, and resilience. While it fell out of use for a time, it has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent decades as a symbol of Irish cultural identity and pride.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Triona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Triona was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Triona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Triona in the UK right now?
In 1996, Triona was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Triona most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Triona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Triona?
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "the third daughter".
How many people are called Triona in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Triona across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.