Tristyn
Every Tristyn since 1982 — 4,465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tristyn
Tristyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,690 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 4,465 American babies have been named Tristyn — about 50% boys and 50% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 245 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Tristyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tristyn 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 | 19 | #6,305 | 22 | #4,690 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,428 | 33 | #3,516 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,239 | 40 | #3,112 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,198 | 29 | #3,870 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,082 | 39 | #3,115 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,905 | 36 | #3,196 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,031 | 50 | #2,621 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,448 | 71 | #2,044 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,140 | 71 | #2,013 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,057 | 91 | #1,721 |
| 2015 | 57 | #3,023 | 81 | #1,844 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,780 | 95 | #1,640 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,384 | 114 | #1,458 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,283 | 119 | #1,406 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,121 | 135 | #1,278 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,910 | 139 | #1,261 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,932 | 136 | #1,297 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,910 | 128 | #1,347 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2,146 | 113 | #1,441 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1,976 | 107 | #1,453 |
| 2005 | 85 | #2,179 | 85 | #1,616 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,961 | 61 | #1,988 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,226 | 55 | #2,075 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,641 | 57 | #1,970 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,409 | 40 | #2,484 |
| 2000 | 65 | #2,400 | 49 | #2,083 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,308 | 28 | #2,677 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,124 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,848 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tristyn in 2025?
Tristyn ranked #4,690 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tristyn?
4,465 babies have been named Tristyn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tristyn most popular?
Tristyn peaked in 2009, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is Tristyn a boy or girl name?
Tristyn is used for both: about 50% of babies named Tristyn have been girls and 50% boys.
Is the name Tristyn rising or falling?
Tristyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.