Unisex · #7,740 in 2026

Trysten

Current Rank
#7,740
Peak Rank
#1,628 (2011)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-50%
👧 Girl peak #5,009 (285 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,628 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#1628
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
32
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
2014
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#5009
Peak Rank
285
Total Count
21
Years Active

The Story of Trysten

As a girl name

Trysten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 23 Trystens were born — ranking #5,009 that year. As of 2026, Trysten ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 285 Trystens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Trysten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1995, with 28 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 79 Trystens were born — ranking #1,811 that year. As of 2026, Trysten ranks #7,740 for boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 1K Trystens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Trysten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Trysten is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trysten

What does the name Trysten mean?
Trysten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Trysten in 2026?
In 2026, Trysten ranks #7,740 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Trysten most popular?
Trysten reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #1,628 that year with 79 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Trysten most popular?
Trysten has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Wisconsin, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Trysten.
Is Trysten a unisex name?
Yes — Trysten is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Trystens assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Trysten?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Trysten include May, Milbert, Melven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Trysten

Trysten is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Trysten's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #1,628. Use the chart and map above to compare Trysten's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.