Girl nameCurrently #635 in the USSteady
Bristol
//ˈbɹɪstəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bristol's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bristol's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bristol |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 88 |
| 2009 | 478 |
| 2010 | 544 |
| 2011 | 731 |
| 2012 | 724 |
| 2013 | 738 |
| 2014 | 775 |
| 2015 | 717 |
| 2016 | 605 |
| 2017 | 657 |
| 2018 | 630 |
| 2019 | 801 |
| 2020 | 636 |
| 2021 | 706 |
| 2022 | 617 |
| 2023 | 586 |
| 2024 | 471 |
Bristol through the decades
- Bristol peaked in 2019, when 801 babies were named Bristol in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bristol has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bristol currently ranks #635 in the US and is holding steady.