Tristan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Usage: English, French, German, Romanian, Welsh, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: triss-ten

Meaning: Tumult, Sad, Outcry, Riot, Dedicated to Mars and Clash of Arms

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What does Tristan mean?
Variations of Tristan
Nicknames for Tristan
How popular is Tristan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Tristan
Famous People Named Tristan
Lists having Tristan

What does Tristan mean?

The commonly accepted unisex name Tristan means "Tumult, Sad, Outcry, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Dedicated to Mars or Clash of Arms", used mostly in Romanian, French, English, Swedish, Greenlandic, Faroese, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish, Welsh and German is of Celtic, Latin and Welsh origin.

Tristan is equivalent of Tristan in Celtic language. Also Tristan is equivalent of The Celtic Name Drystan in English language. Also Tristan is equivalent of The Celtic Name Tristram of Unknown Meaning in English and French languages.

Tristan is celebrated on November 12th.

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How do I pronounce Tristan?

The two syllabled name Tristan is pronounced, triss-ten. Some people pronounce it as t-ris-tan or tr(i)-stan.

Variants of Tristan

Drystan, Tristanjames, James

Nicknames for Tristan

From plethora of nicknames for the baby name Tristan, we love these names:

Names that rhyme with Tristan

How popular is the name Tristan?

Tristan was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1946 around 118464 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1996, 5654 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 68th position.

However after 128 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 13 times Also, Tristan was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 7887 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 119th spot and 517 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 23 times Also, Tristan was a popular name in France.

Over 41226 babies have been given the moniker in 101 years. At the peak of its usage in 2001, the moniker grabbed the 47th spot and 1870 baby boys were given the name.

However after 101 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 5 times

Tristan was a common name in Denmark.

Over 1167 babies have been named Tristan since 2008. At the peak of its usage in 2008,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 6 times Also, In Belgium, Tristan was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 3690 babies.

When at its peak in 2003,. However after 24 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Tristan was a common name in New South Wales. Over 1320 babies have been named Tristan since 1982.

When at the peak of its usage in 1999,. After 14 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Queensland, Tristan was once a common name since emerging in 1982 it has been given to over 1408 babies.

When at its peak in 1999,. After 21 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Tristan is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1971 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 99 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Tristan. Over 1030 people have been named Tristan in Ireland.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 108 on boy names chart when 76 babies were given the name Tristan.

Over 1136 babies in Switzerland have been named Tristan. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. Recently in 2016, 62 babies were given Tristan and it reached its peak ranking, 255 on boy names chart.

There are over 265 babies that have been given the name Tristan in Netherlands.

But Tristan is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in England.

As per our findings, over 170000 people has been named Tristan globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	253	1373	4981	26
2022	226	1588	5143	25
2021	208	1812	4060	35
2020	182	2111	3664	40
2019	151	2559	4894	27
2018	123	3216	3840	38
2017	121	3299	3187	50
2016	108	3633	2515	71
2015	101	3922	2318	80
2014	98	3923	2807	61

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Facts

Tristan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	4157	1072	5	5
	349	65	10	0

What numerology tells about Tristan?

You predict things before they happen. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like. You don't need people to tell you that you are awesome and special because you already know. People complain about your coldness. But these are the people that haven't had the chance to know you better. You have a positive influence on people but gather their negativity instead of positivity on a daily basis. It drains you.

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Juno means June or Young is majorly used in Danish, English and Norwegian and is given to both sexes has origin in Latin and Celtic
Caleigh - Commonly Accepted girl name Caleigh means "Descendant of Caollaidhe" and is used notably in English is originated from Old Irish and Celtic languages

Famous people named Tristan

Tristan Bernard, French playwright, novelist, journalist and lawyer
Tristan Honsinger, American cello player active
Tristan Egolf, American novelist, author, and political activist
Tristan de Clermont, French-born knight
Tristan Murail, French composer associated with the "spectral" technique of composition
Tristan Gommendy, French professional racing driver
Tristan Jones, British mariner and author
Tristan Keuris, Dutch composer
Tristan Loy, French long distance and marathon speedskater
Tristan Derème, French poet and writer
Tristan Klingsor, French poet, musician, painter and art critic
Tristan Tzara, Romanian and French avant-garde poet
Tristan Gale, American skeleton racer
Tristan Corbière, French poet
Tristan Garel-Jones, British politician
Tristan Rogers, Australian-American actor
Tristan Taormino, American feminist author, columnist, sex educator, activist, editor
Tristan Louis, French-born American author
Tristan Emmanuel, Canadian political and religious activist
Tristan Prettyman, American singer-songwriter and former Roxy model
Tristan Psionic, Canadian indie rock band
Tristan Peersman, Belgian footballer
Tristan Nitot, founder and former president of Mozilla Europe
Tristan Lake Leabu, American actor
Tristan Park, musical artist
Tristan Bayer, actor
Tristan Wilds, American actor, singer-songwriter
Tristan Gemmill, English actor
Tristan Thode, New Zealand figure skater
Tristan Blackwood, Canadian basketball player
Tristan Valentin, French professional road bicycle racer
Tristan Hoffman, Dutch former road racing cyclist
Tristan Jewel Abrams in A Dental Venture as Actress
Tristan Risk in American Mary as Actress
Tristan Halilaj in The Forgiveness of Blood as Actor
Tristan Bailey in Hooped as Actor
Tristan Jackson in War of the Worlds as Miscellaneous Crew
Tristan Dubois in Perfect Plan as Director
Tristan Bowen is an American footballer.
Tristan Arniel acted in TV series The Great Air Race
In 2018, Tristan James portrayed the role of DI Trees or segment "ScareCrow" in horror movie Silent Terror.
Tristan Byron characterized central role of N in 1921 film L'altro.
Tristan Ramel Greye played the crucial role of N in 2009 drama flick Moments.
Tristan Puehse characterized central character of Tristan in 2010 family movie Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega.
In 2008 family, horror movie, Monsterland, Tristan Vaughan portrayed Charles Dodgeson.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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