Tristin
Rare non-standard spelling of Tristan.
Every Tristin since 1968 — 12,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tristin
Tristin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,232 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 12,612 American babies have been named Tristin — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 787 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tristin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tristin 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 | — | — | 37 | #3,232 |
| 2024 | — | — | 43 | #2,952 |
| 2023 | — | — | 44 | #2,890 |
| 2022 | — | — | 59 | #2,405 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,117 | 56 | #2,436 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,066 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,567 | 96 | #1,674 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,570 | 124 | #1,416 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,814 | 134 | #1,340 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,575 | 164 | #1,167 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,642 | 187 | #1,064 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,029 | 192 | #1,046 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,744 | 227 | #916 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,828 | 280 | #803 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,197 | 317 | #719 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,686 | 417 | #598 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,963 | 444 | #590 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,717 | 476 | #554 |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,246 | 475 | #540 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,861 | 451 | #558 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,877 | 429 | #557 |
| 2004 | 131 | #1,532 | 404 | #564 |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,497 | 436 | #534 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1,393 | 472 | #491 |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,763 | 443 | #514 |
| 2000 | 106 | #1,673 | 427 | #522 |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,196 | 288 | #604 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,638 | 33 | #2,211 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,880 | 45 | #1,503 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,839 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,747 | — | — |
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Famous people named Tristin
- Tristin Mays Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tristin mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Tristan.
How popular is the name Tristin in 2025?
Tristin ranked #3,232 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tristin?
12,612 babies have been named Tristin in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tristin most popular?
Tristin peaked in 1996, when 787 newborns received the name.
Is Tristin a boy or girl name?
Tristin is used for both: about 22% of babies named Tristin have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Tristin rising or falling?
Tristin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tristin?
Well-known people named Tristin include Tristin Mays (actor).