Bryan
Peaked at #42 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1883, Bryan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bryan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1610
in 1983
Last ranked
#15676
in 2021
Years tracked
60
1951–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Bryan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #1610 nationally with 69 babies given the name that year.
Bryan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2021, when it stood at #15676.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #15,676 | 5 |
| 2016 | #16,708 | 5 |
| 2014 | #11,149 | 9 |
| 2012 | #10,578 | 10 |
| 2011 | #13,614 | 7 |
| 2010 | #8,809 | 13 |
| 2009 | #11,627 | 9 |
| 2008 | #8,610 | 14 |
Bryan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#42
in 1977
Current rank
#305
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1883–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Bryan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1977, ranking #42 nationally with 7,886 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #149 (2014) to #305 (2024) — a 51% drop.
As of 2024, Bryan ranks #305 nationally for boys, with 1,105 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #305 | 1,105 |
| 2023 | #305 | 1,082 |
| 2022 | #291 | 1,172 |
| 2021 | #285 | 1,211 |
| 2020 | #259 | 1,359 |
| 2019 | #255 | 1,425 |
| 2018 | #233 | 1,641 |
| 2017 | #210 | 1,840 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bryan most popular?
Bryan was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #42 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bryan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bryan?
At least 390,298 babies have been recorded with the name Bryan in the US since 1883, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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