Trista

Trista is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Trista at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Trista

Trista belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Trista first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #214 in 1984, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 12,458 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trista in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#214 in 1984
Peak year
1984
Babies named Trista in 2024
7
Total since 1880
12,458

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trista mean?

The meaning of Trista is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Trista a boy or girl name?

Trista is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trista?

Trista comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Trista?

Trista first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #214 in 1984, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].