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Tristin

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRIHS-tuhn /ˈtɹɪs.tən/Medium

Meaning: SadMedium

In 30 seconds: Tristin is a boy's name from English given the meaning 'sad'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSad
U.S. rank (2025)#3232 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,782

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tristin is one of several spellings of a name tied to the meaning 'sad', stemming from the older form Tristram and its medieval associations. It runs alongside the more common Tristan, worn by actors and athletes such as Tristan Gemmill (born 1967) and Tristan Do (born 1993).

The spelling shifts easily between Tristan, Tristen, and Triston, while the feminine Trista lines up next to it.

Did you know? Tristin is a spelling variant of Tristan, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'sad' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Tristin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TristaTristanTristenTristonTristram

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tristan Gemmill (1967–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Tristan Do (1993–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Tristin…

Tristan— The standard form Tristin respells, sharing its 'sad' meaning.
Triston— A listed variant spelling of the same name.
Taylin— another English name
Kylin— a fellow English choice
Jaylin— shares the -in ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tristin mean?

Tristin is usually explained as meaning 'sad' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tristin?

It's commonly said TRIHS-tuhn /ˈtɹɪs.tən/.

Is Tristin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tristin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tristin?

In 2024, Tristin ranked #2936 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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