Total births
2,244
Unisex name · since 1991
Tristyn
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 2,244 babies named Tristyn, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3489
- among boys today
- 2,244
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
2,244 babies have been named Tristyn since 1991, making it today's #3489 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Tristyn recorded 2,244 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #3489 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #3489 among boys today
- 2,244 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tristyn is currently the #3489 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 2,244 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3489
- among boys today
- 2,244
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Tristyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3489
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tristyn was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
139 babies were named Tristyn in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Tristyn compares
2,244 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Tristyn's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tristyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,244 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 139 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tristyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tristyn's full recorded timeline at 2009, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 139 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tristyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#3,489
Active since
1991
Tristyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 139
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Tristyn popularity over time - girls
2,221 total births recorded since 1982 (Tristyn as girls' name)
Tristyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tristyn's strongest decade.
966 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tristyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 248
1990s
248 births
- 2000s
2000s
831 births
- 2010s
2010s
966 births
- 2020s 199
2020s
199 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 966 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tristyn 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 Tristyn's total volume
Tristyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tristyn by state
Where Tristyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 204 | 9.1% |
| #2 | California | | 73 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 73 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 44 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 38 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 34 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 24 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Tristyn's total US births 9.1%
Even split
204 of 2,244 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Tristyn appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tristyn? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 2,244 babies named Tristyn. Today it holds rank #3489 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 139 births.
When was Tristyn most popular? ▼
Tristyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 966 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Tristyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tristyn are Texas (204 births), California (73 births), Florida (73 births).
Is Tristyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tristyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,244 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,221 births.
How long has the name Tristyn been used? ▼
Tristyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tristyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tristan, Tristen, Triston, Tristin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tristyn's data
- Tristyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (966 total births); usage has since declined to 199 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tristyns (204 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 Tristyn
Nearby Names Like Tristyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tristyn
Tristan Boy
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Tristen Boy
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Triston Boy
#2455 11,602 births
Tristin Boy
#2940 9,785 births
Tripp Boy
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Compare Tristyn side by side: Tristyn vs Tristan Tristyn vs Tristen Tristyn vs Triston
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tristyn
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Tristyn: #3489 Unisex Name - 2,244 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tristyn. 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 Tristyn 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.