Before the triple-double being tracked as an NCAA statistic, Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati) had 10—five in 1958–59 and five in 1959–60.

From 1964 to 1967, Wilt Chamberlain achieved 227 consecutive double-doubles, marking the longest continuous streak in NBA history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the longest continuous streak of double-doubles with 227, achieved between 1964 and 1967. He also holds the second- and third-longest streaks with 220 and 133, respectively.

Quadruple-doubles have only been possible since the 1973–74 season, when the NBA started recording both blocked shots and steals, enabling the tracking of all five statistical categories.

Nate Thurmond was the first American male player above the high school level to officially record a quadruple-double in 1974 while playing for the NBA's Chicago Bulls, marking a historic achievement in basketball.

Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings currently holds the longest streak of double-doubles since the ABA–NBA merger in 1976, with an active streak of 61 games.

Ann Meyers was the first American female player above the high school level to officially record a quadruple-double in 1978 while playing for the UCLA Bruins, when women's college sports were under the auspices of the AIAW.

The triple-double became an officially recorded statistic in the NBA during the 1979–80 season, marking a shift towards recognizing and tracking versatile player performances.

During the 1979–80 season, there were 32 triple-doubles recorded in the NBA, which was 12 more than the previous season, indicating a rise in this statistical achievement.

From the 1979–80 to the 1990–91 seasons, the NBA recorded a total of 543 triple-doubles, averaging 45.25 triple-doubles per season. Magic Johnson accounted for 137 of these, approximately 25.23%.

Veronica Pettry of Loyola–Chicago was the first Division I women's player to have officially recorded a quadruple-double since the NCAA began sponsoring women's sports in 1981–82, marking a milestone in women's college basketball.

Since the 1983–84 NBA season, Tim Duncan has recorded 841 double-doubles with the points–rebounds combination, leading the league. John Stockton leads in points-assists double-doubles with 714, and Russell Westbrook leads in rebounds-assists double-doubles with 142.

Since the 1983–84 season, Tim Duncan holds the record for most total career double-doubles in the NBA with 841. This underscores his consistent performance and impact on the game.

Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most career double-doubles with 968. This record highlights his dominance and versatility throughout his career.

Wilt Chamberlain achieved a 40–40 eight times in his career, with four of those instances occurring in his rookie season, demonstrating his exceptional performance early in his career.

Russell Westbrook holds the NBA record for career triple-doubles with 203, surpassing previous records and solidifying his place in NBA history.

Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, and Nikola Jokić are the only three players to average a triple-double over a season, with Robertson and Jokić achieving the feat once and Westbrook achieving the feat four times.

Magic Johnson holds the playoff record for career triple-doubles with 30, highlighting his exceptional performance in high-stakes games.

Hakeem Olajuwon leads all players with 6 career five-by-fives. Andrei Kirilenko, with 3, and Victor Wembanyama, with 2, are the only other players with more than one career five-by-five.

In the 1985–86 season, Danielle Carson (Youngstown State) recorded three consecutive triple-doubles, beginning on November 29, 1985, and continuing through December 2, 1985. Chastadie Barrs matched the feat in the 2018–19 season.

On March 10, 1987, Hakeem Olajuwon became the first in NBA history to record a six-by-five (at least 6 each of all five statistics: points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals).

After Magic Johnson's retirement in 1991, the number of triple-doubles in the NBA declined. From the 1991–92 to the 2014–15 seasons, there were only 841 triple-doubles, averaging about 35.04 per season.

From the 1991–92 to the 2014–15 seasons, Jason Kidd recorded the most triple-doubles with 107, surpassing LeBron James by 68, highlighting Kidd's all-around contributions during this period.

Olajuwon with three in the 1993–94 season, and Kirilenko with two in the 2003–04 season are the only players to have recorded at least two five-by-fives in a season.

Olajuwon completed five-by-fives on November 5, 1993, and another, 55 days later, on December 30, 1993.

On December 30, 1993, Olajuwon is the oldest player to record a five-by-five. His last career five-by-five came at which time he was 30 years, 343 days old.

On November 15, 1997, Tracy McGrady, playing for the Toronto Raptors, recorded a double-double at the age of 18 years and 175 days, making him the youngest player to achieve this feat. He scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.

As of 2024, only eight triple-doubles have been recorded in EuroLeague history, and only four in the modern era of Euroleague basketball (since 2000), highlighting the rarity of this achievement in European basketball.

On February 3, 2002, Kalara McFadyen of Memphis achieved a triple-double without scoring a point or attempting a shot, recording 12 assists, 10 steals, and 10 rebounds against Charlotte.

On March 16, 2003, Ricky Davis of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempted to secure a rebound off his own team's basket to achieve a triple-double in a game against the Utah Jazz, leading to criticism and discussions about the ethics of stat-padding.

Kirilenko performed a five-by-five on December 3, 2003, and completed another just a week later, on December 10, 2003.

On January 3, 2006, Andrei Kirilenko recorded a six-by-five against the Lakers, marking the second official occurrence in NBA history.

Lester Hudson became the first male player in NCAA Division I history to record a quadruple-double in 2007, marking a significant achievement in college basketball.

During the 2008–09 NBA season, 69 players eligible for leadership in the main statistical categories recorded at least ten double-doubles during the season, showcasing the prevalence of this achievement among top players.

On April 10, 2009, Dikembe Mutombo of the Houston Rockets logged a double-double at the age of 42 years and 289 days, making him the oldest player to achieve this. He recorded 10 points and 15 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors.

Kyle Collinsworth (BYU, 2010–11, 2013–16) holds the record for most triple-doubles in a career in NCAA Division I men's basketball with 12, achieving six in both the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.

Kyle Collinsworth (BYU) holds the record for most triple-doubles in a single season in NCAA Division I men's basketball with six, achieved twice: in the 2014–15 season and again in 2015–16.

In the 2015–16 season, the number of triple-doubles recorded in the NBA grew from 46 to 75, marking a significant increase in this statistical achievement.

Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon, 2016–2020) holds the record for most triple-doubles in a career in NCAA Division I women's basketball with 26, achieving four in 2016–17, six in 2017–18, eight in 2018–19, and eight in 2019–20.

From the 2016–17 to the 2018–19 season, the NBA recorded 352 triple doubles, which was approximately 117.33 triple-doubles per season. Over those three years, Russell Westbrook recorded 101 triple-doubles—28.69% of all triple-doubles in that timespan.

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green of the Warriors became the first player in NBA history to achieve a triple double without scoring 10 points. He had 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals and 4 points in a victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shakyla Hill of Grambling State accomplished quadruple-double in 2018 and 2019. She is the only player to have recorded a quadruple-double since 1993.

Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon) holds the record for most triple-doubles in a single season in NCAA Division I women's basketball with eight in the 2018–19 season.

In the 2018–19 season, Chastadie Barrs matched the feat of three consecutive triple-doubles, beginning on January 9, 2019, and continuing through January 16, 2019.

Alyssa Thomas recorded four of her career triple-doubles in the 2022 season, and her fifth through eleventh in the 2023 season, demonstrating a significant increase in her triple-double performances.

In June 2022, Candace Parker became both the first person to reach three triple doubles overall, as well as achieve two or more triple doubles in the same season.

On June 12, 2022, Sabrina Ionescu became the fourth and youngest WNBA player to achieve multiple triple doubles in a career, while also being the first to both achieve a triple double in three quarters and register at least 12 of each statistic for the triple double.

On September 15, 2022, Alyssa Thomas scored the third overall playoff triple-double and first WNBA Finals triple-double against the Las Vegas Aces, marking a historic achievement.

As of the 2024 season, 34 triple-doubles have been recorded in the WNBA, indicating the rarity of this achievement compared to the NBA.

Alyssa Thomas holds the all-time record for triple-doubles in the WNBA with fifteen, showcasing her versatility and impact on the court.

On February 23, 2024, Victor Wembanyama reached a five-by-five in a game in 30 minutes and 55 seconds vs the Los Angeles Lakers

On February 23, 2024, Wembanyama is the youngest player to record a five-by-five, which he did when he was 20 years, 50 days of age.

On July 6, 2024, Caitlin Clark became the first rookie to record a triple double in the WNBA, as well as the first player to record a triple double against the team with the best record in the WNBA.