Tristian Unisex

Popularity: #815 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTRIS-tee-an / ˈtrɪs.ti.ən

Latin; Welsh

Meaning

Latin: tumult; Welsh: sad

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tristian is derived from the Latin name 'Tristinus', which means 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. It is often associated with the legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tragic romance from medieval literature. The name has variations in different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in literature and folklore.

Trend Summary

The name Tristian has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

ChristianKirstenTobiasDorianGideonCillianFinnianRonan

Variants

  • Tristan
  • Tristianus

International Variants

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

Famous people named Tristian

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Fictional characters named Tristian

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Sibling Suggestions

JulianSebastianAdrianLucianDamianCaspian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tristian was first seen in the United States in 1977. Tristian has ranked as high as #992 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tristian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tristian (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 11
19%
NY 10
17%
GA 9
15%
LA 7
12%
CA 7
12%
IN 5
8%
MS 5
8%
SC 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19777
19818
198222
198323
198427
198559
198658
198758
198869
198944
199052
199149
199255
199334
199436
1995157
1996304
1997287
1998254
1999226
2000236
2001214
2002219
2003213
2004229
2005215
2006299
2007316
2008318
2009349
2010361
2011360
2012349
2013290
2014249
2015204
2016228
2017222
2018245
2019222
2020196
2021128
2022138
2023105
2024109