Tristan
Meaning: Tumult, outcry, or sad
Origin: Celtic/Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #200
Total births: 1,320
History: Tristan surged in the 2000s as a romantic, literary name in Australia. The Arthurian legend appeals to Australian parents seeking names with story. Tristan represents the literary side of Australian naming culture.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #79 |
| Babies named Tristan in 2008 | 125 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,320 |
| Peak year | 1999 (126 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #74 |
| Years in records | 1982–2008 (14 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Tristan
What does the name Tristan mean?
Tristan means “Tumult, outcry, or sad” from Celtic/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Tristan?
Tristan has Celtic/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Tumult, outcry, or sad”.
How popular is Tristan in Australia?
Tristan ranked #79 in Australia in 2008 — given to 125 babies that year.
When was Tristan most popular?
Tristan peaked in 1999 with 126 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tristan a boy or girl name?
Tristan is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Tristans in registered births are male.
How long has Tristan been recorded in Australia?
Tristan appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1982 through 2008.