Triston
Triston is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Noise, tumult, or sad; traditionally linked to the Arthurian hero Tristan.
Origin and history
Triston is a modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name with ancient Celtic roots made famous by Arthurian legend. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today it remains a recognizable masculine choice, though it is less common than the classic Tristan spelling.
Popularity in the United States
11,602 babies in the United States have been named Triston since 1880. It ranks #1096 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1561.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.8 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
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 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 464 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,187 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,067 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,440 |
| 2020-2029 | 367 |
Famous people named Triston
- Triston Casas: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Triston McKenzie: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Tris
Fun facts
- Triston is a phonetic variant of Tristan, the tragic hero from the famous medieval romance of Tristan and Iseult.
- The spelling Triston reached its height of usage in the United States around 1998.