Tristin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tristin originated from the Latin name 'Tristinus', which relates to the meaning of sadness or sorrow. The name has evolved through various historical forms, including Tristan and its derivatives. It is often associated with themes of love and tragedy, particularly in the context of the Tristan and Isolde legend. The name does not have biblical relevance. Tristin gained popularity in the late 19th century and is currently viewed as a modern and distinctive choice for a name.
The name Tristin is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Tristin 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. 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, 'Tristin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1116th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 553rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1499th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5045th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1940th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2050th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9228th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tristin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tristin"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tristin is derived from the Latin name 'Tristinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Tristis', meaning 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. It is associated with the legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tragic romance in Arthurian legend.
Meaning
sad, sorrowful
Language Evolution
Tristinus, Tristan, Tristin
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th century with the rise of romantic literature and the retelling of the Tristan and Isolde legend.
Variants & Derivatives
Tristan, Tristana, Tristano
Modern Popularity & Image
Tristin is often perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for alternatives to more common names. It carries a somewhat melancholic connotation due to its meaning.
Famous People
Tristin Mays - American actress and model, Tristin K. - American musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tristin"
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 "Tristin"
"Tristin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1116th of 16616 | 1,365 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 553rd of 24088 | 6,988 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1499th of 23106 | 1,392 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5045th of 19264 | 169 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1940th of 27321 | 1,049 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2050th of 35406 | 1,475 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9228th of 30306 | 134 |
Regional Popularity of "Tristin" 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) |
22.23% 819th/3685 |
36.65% 1640th/4475 |
20.85% 1083rd/5194 |
14.86% 939th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.80% 449th/4582 |
16.92% 874th/5164 |
7.63% 558th/7313 |
6.95% 519th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.29% 1366th/3984 |
44.57% 2000th/4487 |
19.74% 1347th/6822 |
28.57% 1793rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tristin" 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) |
- | - | - |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.22% 2256th/3685 |
91.44% 4092nd/4475 |
40.53% 2105th/5194 |
31.06% 1962nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.91% 2058th/4582 |
- |
25.94% 1897th/7313 |
36.23% 2704th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tristin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tristin" 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.