Tristen

Boy's name

Tristen is a variant of Tristan, which is of Celtic origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Drystan, meaning "riot" or "tumult."

Meaning Riot
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 127 Falling
Peak year 1996

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With T

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tristen Gaspadarek - American singer-songwriter.
  • Tristen MacLean - Canadian actor.
  • Tristen Critchfield - MMA journalist.
  • Tristen Chernove - Canadian Paralympic cyclist.
  • Tristen Hoge - American football player.
  • Tristen Newton - American basketball player.
  • Tristen Reid - Australian rules footballer.
  • Tristen Esco - American TikTok star.
  • Tristen Geren - American baseball player.
  • Tristen Cooper - American soccer player.

Brothers for Tristen

Boy names closely related to Tristen

Chance Kameron Legend Kaison Karter Rodney Kyree Khalil

Sisters for Tristen

Girl names closely related to Tristen

Zariyah Legacy Novah Londyn Kamiyah Paris Harmony Lyric

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Tristen

Trista Tristan Tristian Tristin Triston

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