Trista
Pronunciation: [ tr-IHST-uh ]
Trista is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,961 in the US, popular nicknames include Tri, Try, and Triie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Trista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 12,458 babies have been named Trista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trista is past its peak , currently ranked #22,961 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,961
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Trista is also used as a boy name, ranked #39815.
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About the Name Trista
Trista is a girl name .
Is Trista a boy or girl name? Trista is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,961 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,815. Trista is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trista is currently ranked #22,961 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Trista include Tri, Try, Triie, and Trisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Trista include Trisha, Trishika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis