What is the origin of the name Tristan?

Tristan is a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Tristan?

In 2023, 1,296 babies were named Tristan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Tristan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Mythological Beautiful

Births Last Year: 1,296 ↘

All-Time Total: 123,112

Peak Year: 2008

Tristan is of Celtic origin, possibly derived from the Welsh word "trystan" meaning "noise" or "sorrowful."

Boy names closely related to Tristan

Robert Samuel Jonah Zion Kenneth Joshua Richard Gabriel

Girl names closely related to Tristan

Ava Laila Skyler Naomi Alaya Faith Autumn Jordyn

Names with similar meaning to Tristan

Trista Tristen Tristian Tristin Triston

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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