The nameTrystan
Trystan is a form of Tristan, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Like Tristan, it probably comes from the Celtic Drustan, later linked to the Latin tristis, "sad".
Origin
Celtic. Tristan is the hero of the legend of Tristan and Iseult.
History
First found in the mid 1970s, Trystan peaked in the mid 2000s. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Trystan
Trystan in France
Trystan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 760 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Trystan. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Trystan in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Trystan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trystan mean?
Like Tristan, it probably comes from the Celtic Drustan, later linked to the Latin tristis, "sad".
What is the origin of the name Trystan?
Celtic. Tristan is the hero of the legend of Tristan and Iseult.
Is Trystan a girl's or a boy's name?
Trystan is a boy's name.