How old is someone named Triston?
The average Triston is 22 years old.
Half of all living Tristons are between 17 and 28.
When was Triston popular?
Triston had one big moment, peaking in 1996. 69% of the babies ever named Triston arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 537 | 510 |
| 1990s | 3,291 | 3,200 |
| 2000s | 5,154 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 2,450 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 367 | 370 |
How many Tristons are still alive?
About 12,000 Tristons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Triston since 1972.
Nearly every Triston ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Triston?
About two in three living Tristons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 16%
- Gen Z 69%
- Gen Alpha 14%
Is Triston an old name?
Not really. Triston is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Triston will be 47 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Triston a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.7% of living Tristons are men.
Names the same age as Triston
NAME TWIN
Triston's name twin is Tristin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tristin's age curve is the closest match to Triston's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Triston
How old is the average Triston?
The average Triston in the US is 22 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Triston?
About 12,000 Tristons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1972.
When was the name Triston most popular?
In 1996, when about 750 baby boys were named Triston.
Is Triston a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 69% of living Tristons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this