Tristen
Meaning
variant spelling of Tristan, a Celtic legend name popularly linked to French 'triste' (sad)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tristen peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Tristen
Most people given the name Tristen in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Tristen deep dive
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