Tristan
boy name#309 in 2025Tristan entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #68 in 1996, ranks #309 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1946–2025
#309
rank today
#68
peak (1996)
1,103
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3274 |
| 1950s | #2896 |
| 1960s | #1678 |
| 1970s | #831 |
| 1980s | #310 |
| 1990s | #237 |
| 2000s | #99 |
| 2010s | #106 |
| 2020s | #241 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tristan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 122,000 people named Tristan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tristan alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tristan in 2025?
- Tristan ranks #309 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tristan most popular?
- Tristan peaked in 1996, reaching #68 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tristan with classmates?
- Tristan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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