US Popularity:593
Origin:Celtic
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Sad, melancholy
Tristan is a gender-neutral name of Celtic origin. Derived from the French word "triste," it means "sad" or "melancholy." In Arthurian folklore, Tristan was a legendary character who fell in love with an Irish princess called Iseult. While their romance didn't last, the name Tristan endured and is now a popular choice for baby boys and girls. Actor Chris Hemsworth brought the name into the spotlight when he called one of his twin sons Tristan in 2014.
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Famous People Named Tristan

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  • Tristan Evans
    Drummer
  • Tristan Hemsworth
    Son of Chris Hemsworth
  • Tristan Thompson
    Basketball Player

Common Nicknames for Tristan

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How Popular Is The Name Tristan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tristan is currently #341 on The Bump
Boy:Tristan is currently #201 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Tristan is currently #245 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tristan is currently #593 in U.S. births
Boy:Tristan is currently #309 in U.S. births
Girl:Tristan is currently #5706 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#5706
in 2025
+ 3174
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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