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Tristan

female

Meaning

"Sorrowful"

Name from medieval romance tradition, strongly associated with Arthurian literature and later European adoption.

LiteraryLiteratureUniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Tristan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8880Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#8880

Tristan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3770

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Tristan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Tristan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Tristan

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Quick Facts

OriginCeltic, French
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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