Tristyn is of American origin, derived from the Welsh masculine name Tristan. It is composed of two elements: 'triz', meaning noise or tumult, and 'stain' or 'steinn', translating to stone. Thus, Tristyn may be interpreted as "noisy stone." This moniker gained prominence in the United States during the late 20th century, with its peak popularity occurring in the mid-1990s.
The name Tristyn experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over the past four decades. It started with a steady increase from just 10 births in 1982 to a peak of 113 births in 2002, suggesting that parents were drawn to its uniqueness during this period. However, after 2002, there was a marked decline, dropping below 50 births per year starting in 2017. The most recent data shows only 20 births in 2022 and 25 in 2023, indicating that Tristyn has largely fallen out of favor as a baby name choice in recent years.