Trista Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Trista is a name of Latin origin meaning 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. It evolved from the Latin 'tristis' and became popular in the late 20th century. The name is often associated with emotional depth and creativity, although it lacks biblical significance.
The name Trista is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Trista has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Trista' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8318th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 936th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 563rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1034th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5785th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Trista' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trista"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪstə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Trista is derived from the Latin word 'tristis', which means 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. It is often associated with the concept of melancholy.
Meaning
sad, sorrowful
Language Evolution
Trista (Modern English), Tristis (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Trista gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique feminine form of the name Tristan.
Variants & Derivatives
Tristan, Tristana, Triste, Trist
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Trista is viewed as a somewhat unconventional name, often associated with artistic and emotional qualities.
Famous People
Trista Sutter, an American television personality known for her role in 'The Bachelorette'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trista"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Trista"
"Trista" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8318th of 12526 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 936th of 19264 | 2,196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 563rd of 27321 | 6,252 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1034th of 35406 | 3,722 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5785th of 30306 | 259 |
Regional Popularity of "Trista" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Trista" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.47% 748th/2937 |
36.29% 1264th/3483 |
36.38% 1280th/3518 |
19.58% 792nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.85% 400th/3685 |
15.93% 713th/4475 |
11.67% 606th/5194 |
9.94% 628th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.70% 765th/4582 |
23.99% 1239th/5164 |
14.23% 1041st/7313 |
17.51% 1307th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
77.72% 5302nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Trista"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trista" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.