Tritt

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRIT /ˈtrɪt/High

Meaning: From the German surname/word Tritt, 'a step; a tread; a footing'; also a modern coined name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A step; a tread: Tritt is a German surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGerman

MeaningFrom the German surname/word Tritt, 'a step; a tread; a footing'; also a modern coined name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7152 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tritt comes from the German surname/word Tritt, 'a step; a tread; a footing'; it is also used as a modern coined name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'TRIT').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-step-and-a-tread at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Tritt means 'a step; a tread; a footing' in German — a crisp, modern surname-name (borne by the singer Travis Tritt; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TRIT').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Tritt — surname; routes layered

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tritt mean?

Tritt is a German surname/word — 'a step; a tread; a footing'; it is also a modern name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tritt?

It's said TRIT /ˈtrɪt/ — one syllable.

Is Tritt a boy or girl name?

Tritt is a boy's name.

How popular is Tritt?

Tritt is a very rare name in the U.S.