Tristan

Rank 226th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Tristan was 226th most popular baby name for boys and 421st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,613 babies were named Tristan in the United States. The gender distribution for "Tristan" is 98.5% male and 1.6% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,083 babies in the United States were named Tristan. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Tristan is around 19 years old.

The name "Tristan" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Tristan is Tris.

Tristan Meaning & Origin

The name Tristan, of Celtic origin, means "outcry" or "tumult," but is often associated with notions of gallantry and courage owing to its prominent usage in Arthurian legend.

The name Tristan is described as romantic, knightly and courageous.

Pronunciation

Tristan is pronounced tris-tan in English. The name Tristan has 7 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Tristan

  • The name Tristan is used as a character in multiple forms of media such as literature, film, and video games, including the famous Arthurian story "Tristan and Isolde", and Tristan Tzara, a renowned poet and essayist best known for his role in founding the Dada movement.

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Geography

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