How Many People Are Named Bryant?

Complete statistics for the name Bryant: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bryant
Uncommon
Old English

Bryant, a rare male name with roots in Old English, stands out among 45,595 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 7,238 Americans. Its popularity peaked in 1989 with 1,742 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~184,727
Living in US
1 in 1,794
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English occupational surname
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,638
Worldwide Bearers
#23,332
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
45,595
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
110
🇿🇦 South Africa
109
🇨🇳 China
99
🇧🇷 Brazil
83
🇻🇪 Venezuela
73
🇲🇾 Malaysia
58
🇳🇿 New Zealand
56
🇵🇪 Peru
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
45,368 (100%)
♀ Female
227 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
17,188
Would be under 30 (33%)
25,923
Would be 30–60 (50%)
8,660
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 51,771 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
56
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bryant Through the Generations

Bryant, a name that blends classic charm with modern appeal, has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. With 45,595 individuals bearing this name in the US, it's a testament to its enduring presence. The peak year of 1989 saw 1,742 births, but today, the name's popularity has waned, with 33% of those named Bryant being under 30, 50% aged 30-60, and 17% over 60. This distribution suggests a generation gap, where the name is less favored among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6,677
New York 3,718
Texas 3,108
Illinois 2,580
North Carolina 2,268
Florida 2,034
Georgia 1,972
Ohio 1,756
Alabama 1,696
Louisiana 1,625

✨ Similar Names to Bryant

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bryant's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Bryant

How Many People Have the Name Bryant?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184,727 people in the United States currently share the name Bryant. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,794 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Bryant a Common or Rare Name?

Bryant is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bryant Mean?

Bryant means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bryant in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bryant Most Popular?

The name Bryant reached peak popularity in 1989, with 1,742 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bryant?

Approximately 184,727 people named Bryant live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184,727. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,794 Americans.

Is Bryant a rare name?

Bryant is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,794 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bryant mean?

Bryant means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Bryant more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bryant are male and 0% are female.

When was Bryant most popular?

Bryant peaked in 1989 with 1,742 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US184,727
All-Time Births184,727
1 in X1 in 1,794
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1989
World Rank#23,332
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.