Total births
9,785
Unisex name · since 1981
Tristin
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 9,785 babies named Tristin, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2940
- among boys today
- 9,785
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Tristin currently ranks #2940 among unisex names in America, with 9,785 babies recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Tristin recorded 9,785 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #2940 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #2940 among boys today
- 9,785 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tristin is currently the #2940 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 9,785 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2940
- among boys today
- 9,785
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Tristin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2940
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Tristin was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
630 babies were named Tristin in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Tristin compares
9,785 Top 8% higher than 92% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tristin's all-time total is 27x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tristin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,785 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 630 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tristin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tristin's full recorded timeline at 2003, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 630 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tristin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#2,940
Active since
1981
Tristin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 630
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tristin popularity over time - girls
2,827 total births recorded since 1968 (Tristin as girls' name)
Tristin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tristin's strongest decade.
4,457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Tristin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 301
1980s
301 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,581 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,457 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,138 births
- 2020s 308
2020s
308 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 4,457 births (46% of all-time use).
How Tristin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tristin's total volume
Tristin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tristin by state
Where Tristin concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 771 | 7.9% |
| #2 | California | | 750 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 404 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 381 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 356 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 342 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 288 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 272 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Tristin's total US births 7.9%
Even split
771 of 9,785 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 43 reporting states.
Tristin appears in 43 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tristin? ▼
Tristin has been given to 9,785 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2940 as of the latest data. 630 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Tristin most popular? ▼
Tristin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 4,457 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Tristin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tristin are Texas (771 births), California (750 births), Michigan (404 births).
Is Tristin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tristin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 9,785 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,827 births.
How long has the name Tristin been used? ▼
Tristin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tristin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tristan, Tristen, Triston, Tripp, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tristin's data
- Tristin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (4,457 total births); usage has since declined to 308 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tristins (771 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tristin
Nearby Names Like Tristin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tristin
Tristan Boy
#267 124,243 births
Tristen Boy
#1436 21,372 births
Triston Boy
#2455 11,602 births
Tripp Boy
#511 8,975 births
Tristian Boy
#1588 7,960 births
Compare Tristin side by side: Tristin vs Tristan Tristin vs Tristen Tristin vs Triston
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tristin: #2940 Unisex Name - 9,785 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tristin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tristin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.