Tristian
Rare modern variant of Tristan.
Every Tristian since 1977 — 8,601 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tristian
Tristian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,518 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 8,601 American babies have been named Tristian — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 373 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tristian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tristian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 115 | #1,518 |
| 2024 | — | — | 109 | #1,588 |
| 2023 | — | — | 105 | #1,649 |
| 2022 | — | — | 138 | #1,362 |
| 2021 | — | — | 129 | #1,423 |
| 2020 | — | — | 196 | #1,038 |
| 2019 | — | — | 222 | #966 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,537 | 246 | #887 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,770 | 222 | #943 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,664 | 228 | #931 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,383 | 204 | #1,005 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,986 | 249 | #875 |
| 2013 | 13 | #9,008 | 290 | #776 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,378 | 349 | #679 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,684 | 360 | #652 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,742 | 361 | #665 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,029 | 349 | #693 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,335 | 318 | #728 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,077 | 316 | #727 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,696 | 299 | #723 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,984 | 215 | #858 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,952 | 229 | #789 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,229 | 213 | #825 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,274 | 219 | #789 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,439 | 214 | #793 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,926 | 236 | #728 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,665 | 157 | #872 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,822 | 52 | #1,612 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,847 | 59 | #1,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tristian mean?
Rare modern variant of Tristan.
How popular is the name Tristian in 2025?
Tristian ranked #1,518 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tristian?
8,601 babies have been named Tristian in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tristian most popular?
Tristian peaked in 2010, when 373 newborns received the name.
Is Tristian a boy or girl name?
Tristian is used for both: about 7% of babies named Tristian have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Tristian rising or falling?
Tristian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.