Tristan
Peaked at #68 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Tristan has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Tristan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#592
in 1996
Current rank
#8880
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1962–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Tristan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #592 nationally with 386 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2841 (2014) to #8880 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Tristan ranks #8880 nationally for girls, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,880 | 12 |
| 2023 | #5,110 | 26 |
| 2022 | #5,290 | 25 |
| 2021 | #4,161 | 35 |
| 2020 | #3,732 | 40 |
| 2019 | #5,030 | 27 |
| 2018 | #3,841 | 39 |
| 2017 | #3,238 | 50 |
Tristan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#68
in 1996
Current rank
#267
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1946–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Tristan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1996, ranking #68 nationally with 5,458 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #98 (2014) to #267 (2024) — a 63% drop.
As of 2024, Tristan ranks #267 nationally for boys, with 1,296 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #267 | 1,296 |
| 2023 | #253 | 1,379 |
| 2022 | #225 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | #208 | 1,822 |
| 2020 | #182 | 2,124 |
| 2019 | #151 | 2,569 |
| 2018 | #123 | 3,229 |
| 2017 | #121 | 3,308 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tristan most popular?
Tristan was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #68 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tristan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tristan?
At least 129,641 babies have been recorded with the name Tristan in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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