Trysten

Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 1,410 recorded births. Also given to 285 girls.

Boy's name| Also girl's#8889 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Trysten is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With 1,410 recorded U.S. births since 1995, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

In the most recent SSA release, Trysten ranks #8889 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Trysten is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Tristan from the Celtic name meaning 'noise' or 'tumult.' Tristan is the legendary hero of the medieval romance Tristan and Iseult; Trysten gives this Arthurian classic a modern spelling with a strong -en ending.

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Trysten is cataloged under the Welsh naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.

In the U.S., Trysten has been recorded as a boy's name since 1995, with 1,410 total births. Browse the Welsh names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#8889

Current Rank

1,410

Total births

Since 1995

2011

Peak year

79 births

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Popularity Over Time

Trysten was #2280 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8889, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1995Peak: 2011 (79 births)Current: #8889

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Trysten
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	67	#7112	▼
2010s	458	#3171	▼
2000s	649	#1956	▲
1990s	236	#2043	—

The Story of Trysten

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Trysten is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Trysten are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.

How rare is Trysten?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Trysten — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 649 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Trysten by the numbers

Would fill 29 school buses
Meeting one Trysten per day would take 3.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 1995–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Trysten
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	9	#8889	-1 (-10.0%)
2023	10	#8202	-6 (-37.5%)
2022	16	#5839	+6 (60.0%)
2021	10	#8105	-12 (-54.5%)
2020	22	#4524	+6 (37.5%)
2019	16	#5783	0
2018	16	#5750	-20 (-55.6%)
2017	36	#3243	-5 (-12.2%)
2016	41	#2928	-4 (-8.9%)
2015	45	#2714	-1 (-2.2%)
2014	46	#2657	+2 (4.5%)
2013	44	#2710	-17 (-27.9%)
2012	61	#2182	-18 (-22.8%)
2011	79	#1823	+5 (6.8%)
2010	74	#1923	-1 (-1.3%)
2009	75	#1924	+1 (1.4%)
2008	74	#1945	0
2007	74	#1926	-3 (-3.9%)
2006	77	#1807	+10 (14.9%)
2005	67	#1917	+16 (31.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Trysten as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Trysten has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 285 births since 1991.

Unranked

Current rank

285

Total births

2001

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trysten a boy's or girl's name?

Trysten is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 285 recorded births.

When was Trysten most popular?

Trysten reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 79 births that year. It is currently ranked #8889 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Trysten?

Trysten is currently ranked #8889 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,410 babies since 1995.

Can Trysten be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Trysten is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #8889. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024