Gender: Male
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sorrowful or bold; Knight and lover of Isolde, Tumult, Sad
Pronunciation: TRIS-tuhn, /ˈtrɪs.tən/, T R IH S T AE N
Popularity Rank: #2,404
Originating from Celtic legend, Tristan means 'sorrowful' or 'bold'. In Arthurian legend, Tristan was a knight and the lover of Isolde.
The name Tristan is of Welsh origin and means Sorrowful or bold; Knight and lover of Isolde, Tumult, Sad, Outcry, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Dedicated to Mars, Bold. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tristan is commonly found in France, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TRIS-tuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtrɪs.tən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T R IH S T AE N
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Tristan is recorded 27,254 times globally, ranking it as the 2,404th most common name worldwide.
Tristan is most prevalent in France, with 11,067 occurrences, making it the 323th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Tristan is found among 1 in every 118 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #323 | 1 : 118 |
| United States of America | #885 | 1 : 346 |
| United Kingdom | #698 | 1 : 272 |
| South Africa | #1,414 | 1 : 1,575 |
| Netherlands | #699 | 1 : 305 |
| Canada | #473 | 1 : 293 |
| Belgium | #577 | 1 : 281 |
| Germany | #1,033 | 1 : 550 |
| Mexico | #2,759 | 1 : 2,502 |
| Italy | #4,876 | 1 : 4,135 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tristan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 5, 2024 10:05 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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