Total births
1,410
Unisex name · since 1995
Trysten
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 1,410 babies named Trysten, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8619
- among boys today
- 1,410
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Trysten currently ranks #8619 among unisex names in America, with 1,410 babies recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trysten has been recorded 1,410 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #8619 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2024.
- #8619 among boys today
- 1,410 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Trysten is currently the #8619 unisex name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 1,410 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8619
- among boys today
- 1,410
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Trysten vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8619
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Trysten was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
79 babies were named Trysten in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Trysten compares
1,410 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Trysten's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Trysten | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,410 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 79 | 23 | 22,252 |
Trysten's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Trysten splits its recorded history at 2010: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2024 (9 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Trysten at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#8,619
Active since
1995
Trysten popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2024
- Peak year (2011)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Trysten popularity over time - girls
285 total births recorded since 1991 (Trysten as girls' name)
Trysten by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Trysten's strongest decade.
649 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Trysten births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 236
1990s
236 births
- 2000s
2000s
649 births
- 2010s
2010s
458 births
- 2020s 67
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 649 births (46% of all-time use).
How Trysten 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 Trysten's total volume
Trysten vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Trysten by state
Where Trysten concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 74 | 5.2% |
| #2 | California | | 42 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 33 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Florida | | 6 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Trysten's total US births 5.2%
Even split
74 of 1,410 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Trysten appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trysten? ▼
1,410 babies have been named Trysten since 1995. It currently ranks #8619 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 79 births.
When was Trysten most popular? ▼
Trysten was most popular in the 2000s decade with 649 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Trysten most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trysten are Texas (74 births), California (42 births), Washington (33 births).
Is Trysten a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Trysten is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,410 births, and as a girl's name it has 285 births.
How long has the name Trysten been used? ▼
Trysten has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 30 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Trysten? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trystan, Tryston, Trystin, Trygve, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Trysten's data
- Trysten's decade-level peak was the 2000s (649 total births); usage has since declined to 67 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Trystens (74 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 Trysten
Nearby Names Like Trysten
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trysten
Trystan Boy
#4638 4,509 births
Tryston Boy
#12877 1,328 births
Trystin Boy
803 births
Trygve Boy
#9032 391 births
Tryone Boy
253 births
Compare Trysten side by side: Trysten vs Trystan Trysten vs Tryston Trysten vs Trystin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Trysten
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, 1995–2024 (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. "Trysten: #8619 Unisex Name - 1,410 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trysten. 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 Trysten 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.