Trysten
Every Trysten since 1991 — 1,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trysten
Trysten is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1991, 1,695 American babies have been named Trysten — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 95 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 Trysten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trysten 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,930 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,207 |
| 2022 | — | — | 16 | #5,846 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,111 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,527 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,789 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,750 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,244 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,928 |
| 2015 | — | — | 45 | #2,715 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19,014 | 46 | #2,657 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13,063 | 44 | #2,711 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,140 | 61 | #2,182 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,079 | 79 | #1,823 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,204 | 74 | #1,923 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,613 | 75 | #1,924 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,939 | 74 | #1,946 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,507 | 74 | #1,926 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,125 | 77 | #1,807 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,985 | 67 | #1,917 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,953 | 51 | #2,280 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,555 | 63 | #1,883 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,888 | 61 | #1,868 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,162 | 48 | #2,183 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,552 | 59 | #1,829 |
| 1995 | 13 | #7,016 | 28 | #2,678 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trysten in 2025?
Trysten did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Trysten?
1,695 babies have been named Trysten in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trysten most popular?
Trysten peaked in 2006, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Trysten a boy or girl name?
Trysten is used for both: about 17% of babies named Trysten have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Trysten rising or falling?
Trysten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.