Trista
Pronunciation: [ tr-IHST-uh ]
Trista is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,815 in the US, popular nicknames include Tri, Try, and Triie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Trista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 5 babies have been named Trista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trista is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,815 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,815
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Trista is also used as a girl name, ranked #22961.
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About the Name Trista
Trista is a boy name .
Is Trista a boy or girl name? Trista is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,815 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,961. Trista is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trista is currently ranked #39,815 in popularity for boy 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 Tristan, Tristen, Tristian, Triston, Tristin . 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