Total births
4,509
Unisex name · since 1982
Trystan
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 4,509 babies named Trystan, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4638
- among boys today
- 4,509
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Trystan is the #4638 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 4,509 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Trystan recorded 4,509 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #4638 nationally today, ahead of 68% 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 1982 to 2025.
- #4638 among boys today
- 4,509 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Trystan is currently the #4638 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 4,509 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4638
- among boys today
- 4,509
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Trystan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4638
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Trystan was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
225 babies were named Trystan in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Trystan compares
4,509 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Trystan's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trystan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,509 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 225 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trystan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Trystan splits its recorded history at 2004: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 225 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Trystan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,638
Active since
1982
Trystan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 225
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Trystan popularity over time - girls
660 total births recorded since 1983 (Trystan as girls' name)
Trystan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Trystan's strongest decade.
1,761 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Trystan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
846 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,761 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,605 births
- 2020s 209
2020s
209 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,761 births (39% of all-time use).
How Trystan 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 Trystan's total volume
Trystan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trystan by state
Where Trystan concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 421 | 9.3% |
| #2 | California | | 342 | 7.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 190 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 135 | 3.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 106 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Washington | | 104 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 103 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 94 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Trystan's total US births 9.3%
Even split
421 of 4,509 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Trystan appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trystan? ▼
4,509 babies have been named Trystan since 1982. It currently ranks #4638 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 225 births.
When was Trystan most popular? ▼
Trystan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,761 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Trystan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trystan are Texas (421 births), California (342 births), Florida (190 births).
Is Trystan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Trystan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,509 births, and as a girl's name it has 660 births.
How long has the name Trystan been used? ▼
Trystan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Trystan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trysten, Tryston, Trystin, Trygve, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Trystan's data
- Trystan's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,761 total births); usage has since declined to 209 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Trystans (421 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 Trystan
Nearby Names Like Trystan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trystan
Trysten Boy
#8619 1,410 births
Tryston Boy
#12877 1,328 births
Trystin Boy
803 births
Trygve Boy
#9032 391 births
Tryone Boy
253 births
Compare Trystan side by side: Trystan vs Trysten Trystan vs Tryston Trystan vs Trystin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Trystan
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Trystan: #4638 Unisex Name - 4,509 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trystan. 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 Trystan 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.