Tristan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Tumult; Outcry; Sad
Background: The name Tristan originates from the Latin term 'Tristanus,' which is derived from the word 'triste,' meaning 'sad.' In Celtic contexts, it is linked to 'derivatives of the Celtic word for 'tumult' or 'outcry.' The name was popularized in medieval romance literature.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#268
Total births
129,641
Most popular decade
1990s
(77,571 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-169 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1946
Gender usage
95.0% male
5.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1946
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,524
- Peak year
- 2008
- Peak year births
- 5,659
- Peak rank
- #81
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,296
- Recent rank
- #267
Female
- First year
- 1962
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,580
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak year births
- 386
- Peak rank
- #590
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 12
- Recent rank
- #8,407
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).