Holding steady.
Popularity of Tristina since 1967
Babies named Tristina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tristina is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1967. It has always been used exclusively for girls, though the name never broke into the top 1000 rankings. Its peak in use came in 1985, and the trajectory since that year has been stable but low. The name is likely derived from the better-known Tristan or Trista, with the addition of the feminine suffix -ina, similar to Christina or Sabrina. Because Tristina has never been common, no top states are recorded, and it remains a rare choice throughout the United States.
Tristina first appeared in the United States in 1967. It is likely a modern coinage blending the name Tristan or Trista with the popular feminine suffix -ina. The name Tristan itself derives from the Celtic legend of Tristan and Isolde, though its ultimate Celtic root is debated. Tristina has never reached widespread popularity, with its peak year in 1985.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tris, Trissy, Stina
Sibling names for Tristina
Names that share Tristina's style, for a brother or sister.
