How Many People Are Named Bryn?
Complete statistics for the name Bryn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bryn means 'hill' in Welsh, adding a touch of nature to its charm. That's just 1 in 38,688 Americans who have this name, making it very rare indeed. With most people named Bryn under 30, it's clear this is a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 8,755 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bryn Through the Generations
Bryn has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2011 with 387 births. Today, there are around 8,530 people named Bryn living in the United States, showing a slight decline since its peak. The majority of Bryn's bearers are young, with 5,819 under 30, indicating it's a name favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Bryn
Bryn is a given name of Welsh origin. England and Wales Census information recorded 2 in 1851, 4 in 1861, 5 in 1871 and 8 in 1881, none being from Wales. When Liberal politician, John Roberts of Bryn Adda, Bangor, became MP for Caernarvonshire in 1885, he adopted Bryn as a first name after the name of his home, to avoid confusion with another John who was already a MP. In the 1891 census, the first Welsh Bryn is recorded, and by the 1901 census there were 28. Notable people with the name include:Bryn Allen (1921–2005), Welsh international footballer Bryn Apprill, American voice actress affilia…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bryn's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Bryn
How Many People Have the Name Bryn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 234 people in the United States currently share the name Bryn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bryn a Common or Rare Name?
Bryn is classified as Very Rare. 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 Bryn Mean?
Bryn means "hill" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bryn in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was Bryn Most Popular?
The name Bryn reached peak popularity in 2011, with 387 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 Bryn?
Approximately 234 people named Bryn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 234. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,416,450 Americans.
Is Bryn a rare name?
Bryn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bryn mean?
Bryn means "hill" and comes from Welsh origins.
Is Bryn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Bryn are male and 86% are female.
When was Bryn most popular?
Bryn peaked in 2011 with 387 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.