Trystan
Every Trystan since 1982 — 5,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trystan
Trystan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,417 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 5,169 American babies have been named Trystan — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 249 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 Trystan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trystan 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,417 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,688 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,795 |
| 2022 | — | — | 46 | #2,826 |
| 2021 | — | — | 50 | #2,617 |
| 2020 | — | — | 47 | #2,686 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,704 | 69 | #2,108 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,378 | 103 | #1,601 |
| 2017 | — | — | 129 | #1,377 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,837 | 164 | #1,168 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,096 | 165 | #1,147 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,612 | 173 | #1,108 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,708 | 162 | #1,126 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,095 | 206 | #974 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,134 | 210 | #949 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,586 | 224 | #909 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,302 | 225 | #924 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,427 | 207 | #967 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,221 | 195 | #1,001 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,821 | 192 | #973 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,261 | 138 | #1,161 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,389 | 153 | #1,058 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,524 | 163 | #981 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,592 | 169 | #953 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,559 | 148 | #1,013 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,781 | 171 | #910 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,512 | 99 | #1,157 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,878 | 9 | #5,786 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,618 | 6 | #6,484 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trystan in 2025?
Trystan ranked #6,417 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trystan?
5,169 babies have been named Trystan in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trystan most popular?
Trystan peaked in 2010, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Trystan a boy or girl name?
Trystan is used for both: about 13% of babies named Trystan have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Trystan rising or falling?
Trystan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.