Bryson
Peaked at #86 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Bryson has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bryson — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6838
in 2004
Last ranked
#13906
in 2022
Years tracked
30
1984–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1984, Bryson reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #6838 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Bryson hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #13906.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,906 | 6 |
| 2021 | #12,441 | 7 |
| 2020 | #13,757 | 6 |
| 2019 | #9,231 | 11 |
| 2018 | #9,278 | 11 |
| 2017 | #11,846 | 8 |
| 2016 | #13,149 | 7 |
| 2015 | #11,060 | 9 |
Bryson — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#86
in 2017
Current rank
#147
in 2024
Years tracked
109
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Bryson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #86 nationally with 4,677 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #117 (2014) to #147 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Bryson ranks #147 nationally for boys, with 2,469 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #147 | 2,469 |
| 2023 | #150 | 2,444 |
| 2022 | #137 | 2,705 |
| 2021 | #122 | 3,096 |
| 2020 | #115 | 3,217 |
| 2019 | #102 | 3,633 |
| 2018 | #92 | 4,223 |
| 2017 | #86 | 4,677 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bryson most popular?
Bryson was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #86 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bryson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bryson?
At least 81,069 babies have been recorded with the name Bryson in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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