Tristam Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTRIS-tam / ˈtrɪstəm

Hebrew; Old French

Meaning

Hebrew: 'to be sad'; Old French: 'a variant of Tristan'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tristam is derived from the Old French name Tristan, which is associated with the legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tale of tragic romance. In medieval literature, Tristan is often depicted as a noble knight. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring popularity. It has also been linked to themes of sorrow and longing due to its etymological roots.

Trend Summary

Tristam has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.

Similar Names

KirstamBramSamTimGrahamAdamHiramDustinJasper

Variants

  • Tristan

International Variants

  • Tristan (French)
  • Tristão (Portuguese)
  • Tristán (Spanish)

Famous people named Tristam

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Fictional characters named Tristam

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tristam was first seen in the United States in 2007. Tristam has ranked as high as #1383 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tristam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tristam

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20075