Tristen
Tristen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Noise, tumult, or bold; later associated with Latin tristis (sad).
Origin and history
Tristen is a modern variant spelling of Tristan, derived from the Brythonic name Drystan, associated with the tragic hero of medieval Arthurian legend. It gained substantial popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. The spelling with an '-en' offers a contemporary tweak to a classic traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
21,372 babies in the United States have been named Tristen since 1880. It ranks #805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1074.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 453 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,023 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,204 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,646 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,017 |
Famous people named Tristen
- Tristen Lutz: Baseball player
Nicknames
Tris
Fun facts
- The original name Tristan belongs to the famous knight of Arthurian romance, renowned for his tragic romance with Iseult.
- The 'Tristen' spelling gained traction alongside other modern '-en' endings like Jayden and Austen in the 1990s.