How Many People Are Named Trystan?

Complete statistics for the name Trystan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Trystan
Very Rare
Welsh

Trystan, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 64,987 Americans today, with around 5,078 people bearing it. The majority, 89%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~5,078
Living in US
1 in 64,987
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'enchanter'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charismatic Adventurous Mysterious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,107
Worldwide Bearers
#296,648
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,078
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇳🇱 Netherlands
3
🇦🇷 Argentina
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇧🇪 Belgium
1
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,425 (87%)
♀ Female
653 (13%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
4,580
Would be under 30 (89%)
574
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 5,154 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Trystan Through the Generations

Trystan peaked in popularity in 2010 with 249 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. As of now, the average age of those named Trystan is 20, with 4,580 individuals under 30 and only 574 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 461
California 342
Florida 190
Pennsylvania 135
New York 106
Washington 104
Ohio 103
Missouri 94
Colorado 92
Virginia 88

✨ Similar Names to Trystan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Trystan's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Trystan

How Many People Have the Name Trystan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,078 people in the United States currently share the name Trystan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,987 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Trystan a Common or Rare Name?

Trystan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Trystan Mean?

Trystan means "Welsh origin, meaning 'enchanter'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Trystan in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.

When Was Trystan Most Popular?

The name Trystan reached peak popularity in 2010, with 249 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Trystan?

Approximately 5,078 people named Trystan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,987 Americans.

Is Trystan a rare name?

Trystan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,987 Americans has this name.

What does the name Trystan mean?

Trystan means "Welsh origin, meaning 'enchanter'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Trystan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Trystan are male and 13% are female.

When was Trystan most popular?

Trystan peaked in 2010 with 249 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,078
All-Time Births5,154
1 in X1 in 64,987
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2010
World Rank#296,648
Male %87%
Female %13%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.