Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tristan.
National Rank (2025)
#309
All-Time Peak Rank
#68 (1996)
Total U.S. Births
124,243
Unisex Distribution95.0% Boy / 5.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Tristan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Tristan
According to SSA data, Tristan achieved its highest historical rank of #68 in 1996. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 5,659 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 71.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 78 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tristan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-71.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,659Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
78Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:19
1950s:89
1960s:272
1970s:1,037
1980s:7,582
1990s:23,915
2000s:43,300
2010s:38,693
2020s:9,336
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTri-stan
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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