Triston
Rare non-standard spelling of Tristan.
Every Triston since 1972 — 11,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Triston
Triston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,447 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 11,876 American babies have been named Triston. Its peak came in 1996, when 746 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 Triston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Triston 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 | — | — | 56 | #2,447 |
| 2024 | — | — | 56 | #2,473 |
| 2023 | — | — | 48 | #2,731 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,491 |
| 2021 | — | — | 83 | #1,868 |
| 2020 | — | — | 68 | #2,092 |
| 2019 | — | — | 86 | #1,804 |
| 2018 | — | — | 118 | #1,475 |
| 2017 | — | — | 142 | #1,285 |
| 2016 | — | — | 160 | #1,192 |
| 2015 | — | — | 218 | #950 |
| 2014 | — | — | 259 | #858 |
| 2013 | — | — | 296 | #766 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,342 | 348 | #681 |
| 2011 | — | — | 371 | #631 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,645 | 442 | #575 |
| 2009 | — | — | 480 | #552 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,274 | 547 | #501 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,364 | 481 | #534 |
| 2006 | — | — | 538 | #486 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,087 | 510 | #487 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,369 | 492 | #497 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,466 | 455 | #522 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,418 | 516 | #466 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,989 | 508 | #469 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,508 | 540 | #442 |
| 1995 | 20 | #5,014 | 372 | #526 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,139 | 53 | #1,585 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,331 | 64 | #1,179 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,424 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,291 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Triston mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Tristan.
How popular is the name Triston in 2025?
Triston ranked #2,447 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Triston?
11,876 babies have been named Triston in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Triston most popular?
Triston peaked in 1996, when 746 newborns received the name.
Is Triston a boy or girl name?
Triston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Triston rising or falling?
Triston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.