Tristan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bold knight whose story echoes through time.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #183
- Peak
- #68 in 1996
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Tristan Means
Tristan is a boy name of English origin. A bold knight whose story echoes through time.
How Popular Tristan Is
Tristan currently ranks #183 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #68 in 1996. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Tristan
- Tristan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #68 in 1996.
- Tristan has been a top 100 name across 121+ years of American history.
- Tristan is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
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Questions About Tristan
What does Tristan mean?
Tristan is a boy name of English origin. A bold knight whose story echoes through time.
How popular is Tristan?
Tristan currently ranks #183 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #68 in 1996. It has held steady.
Where does Tristan come from?
Tristan comes from English roots. Tristan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #68 in 1996.
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