Tris
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 59 babies have been named Tris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,647 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,647
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tris is also used as a girl name, ranked #28440.
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About the Name Tris
Tris is a boy name .
Is Tris a boy or girl name? Tris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,647 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,440. Tris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tris is currently ranked #29,647 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tris include Tristan, Tripp, Tristen, Tristian, Triston . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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