Boy nameCurrently #305 in the USFalling
Bryan
//ˈbɹaɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19855 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bryan'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.
Bryan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bryan |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 27 |
| 1896 | 157 |
| 1897 | 97 |
| 1898 | 57 |
| 1899 | 36 |
| 1900 | 55 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 27 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1914 | 52 |
| 1915 | 50 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 52 |
| 1918 | 77 |
| 1919 | 87 |
| 1920 | 83 |
| 1921 | 103 |
| 1922 | 119 |
| 1923 | 98 |
| 1924 | 116 |
| 1925 | 149 |
| 1926 | 139 |
| 1927 | 105 |
| 1928 | 126 |
| 1929 | 124 |
| 1930 | 122 |
| 1931 | 125 |
| 1932 | 125 |
| 1933 | 109 |
| 1934 | 122 |
| 1935 | 108 |
| 1936 | 114 |
| 1937 | 132 |
| 1938 | 161 |
| 1939 | 177 |
| 1940 | 200 |
| 1941 | 216 |
| 1942 | 298 |
| 1943 | 320 |
| 1944 | 340 |
| 1945 | 308 |
| 1946 | 460 |
| 1947 | 602 |
| 1948 | 561 |
| 1949 | 671 |
| 1950 | 737 |
| 1951 | 815 |
| 1952 | 849 |
| 1953 | 1,049 |
| 1954 | 1,225 |
| 1955 | 1,568 |
| 1956 | 2,438 |
| 1957 | 3,386 |
| 1958 | 4,101 |
| 1959 | 4,502 |
| 1960 | 4,792 |
| 1961 | 5,039 |
| 1962 | 5,001 |
| 1963 | 5,276 |
| 1964 | 5,291 |
| 1965 | 5,360 |
| 1966 | 5,912 |
| 1967 | 6,046 |
| 1968 | 6,286 |
| 1969 | 6,505 |
| 1970 | 6,487 |
| 1971 | 6,650 |
| 1972 | 7,078 |
| 1973 | 7,149 |
| 1974 | 7,270 |
| 1975 | 7,032 |
| 1976 | 7,329 |
| 1977 | 7,930 |
| 1978 | 7,346 |
| 1979 | 7,481 |
| 1980 | 7,577 |
| 1981 | 7,264 |
| 1982 | 7,555 |
| 1983 | 8,260 |
| 1984 | 8,333 |
| 1985 | 8,788 |
| 1986 | 8,707 |
| 1987 | 8,622 |
| 1988 | 8,089 |
| 1989 | 7,888 |
| 1990 | 7,468 |
| 1991 | 6,791 |
| 1992 | 6,862 |
| 1993 | 6,195 |
| 1994 | 5,628 |
| 1995 | 5,461 |
| 1996 | 5,577 |
| 1997 | 5,275 |
| 1998 | 5,322 |
| 1999 | 5,414 |
| 2000 | 6,170 |
| 2001 | 6,151 |
| 2002 | 6,641 |
| 2003 | 6,639 |
| 2004 | 6,761 |
| 2005 | 6,465 |
| 2006 | 6,715 |
| 2007 | 6,191 |
| 2008 | 5,519 |
| 2009 | 4,865 |
| 2010 | 3,950 |
| 2011 | 3,526 |
| 2012 | 3,093 |
| 2013 | 2,893 |
| 2014 | 2,739 |
| 2015 | 2,492 |
| 2016 | 2,134 |
| 2017 | 1,840 |
| 2018 | 1,641 |
| 2019 | 1,425 |
| 2020 | 1,359 |
| 2021 | 1,216 |
| 2022 | 1,172 |
| 2023 | 1,082 |
| 2024 | 1,105 |
Bryan through the decades
- Bryan peaked in 1985, when 8,788 babies were named Bryan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bryan has fallen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bryan currently ranks #305 in the US and is cooling off.