Tristen
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
25,429 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1996 Peak Popularity Year
1,478 Peak Births

Tristen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Tristen originates from the Latin 'Tristinus', meaning 'sorrowful'. It evolved through Old French as 'Tristan' and has been used in English since the 19th century. The name is associated with themes of tragedy and romance, particularly from the legend of Tristan and Isolde. It has variants like Tristan and Tristyn, and is currently seen as a unique and modern name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tristen"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtrɪstən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Tristen is derived from the Latin name 'Tristinus', which means 'sorrowful' or 'sad'. It is often associated with the legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tragic romantic tale from medieval literature.

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Meaning

sorrowful, sad

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Language Evolution

Tristinus (Latin), Tristan (Old French), Tristen (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the romantic and tragic themes of the Tristan and Isolde legend, and has remained in use since then.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tristan, Tristian, Tristyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Tristen is often perceived as a modern, unique name with a touch of artistic or literary flair, appealing to parents looking for less common names.

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Famous People

Tristen Gaspadarek, American musician, Tristen Hinton, American actor

📊 Tristen Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Tristen Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,478 peak births in 1996

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Tristen" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Tristen". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 1 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tristen"

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 "Tristen"

"Tristen" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 6839th of 10718 29
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 776th of 16616 2,553
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 332nd of 24088 14,766
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 761st of 23106 3,904
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4953rd of 19264 174
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1672nd of 27321 1,317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1379th of 35406 2,467
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6562nd of 30306 219

Regional Popularity of "Tristen" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
19.59%
722nd/3685
25.25%
1130th/4475
14.32%
744th/5194
10.83%
684th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
6.48%
297th/4582
9.59%
495th/5164
3.99%
292nd/7313
4.53%
338th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
18.72%
746th/3984
22.33%
1002nd/4487
9.03%
616th/6822
15.38%
965th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Tristen" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 81.80%
3308th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
45.97%
1694th/3685
71.37%
3194th/4475
31.79%
1651st/5194
27.94%
1765th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
29.55%
1354th/4582
47.33%
2444th/5164
14.86%
1087th/7313
24.11%
1799th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 68.59%
4679th/6822
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State-by-State Popularity of "Tristen"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Tristen" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Tristen" in the United States

The name Tristen is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tristen has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tristen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 776th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 332nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 761st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1672nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1379th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6562nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tristen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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