How Many People Are Named Bryony?

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

Bryony
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Bryony, a very rare female name, is held by just 251 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,312,584 Americans. That's pretty unique! With 48% under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~251
Living in US
1 in 1,312,584
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bryn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Passionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,150
Worldwide Bearers
#84,324
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
4,392
🇺🇸 United States
322
🇦🇺 Australia
281
🇿🇦 South Africa
199
🇬🇧 Scotland
182
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
174
🇬🇧 Wales
167
🇳🇿 New Zealand
101
🇨🇦 Canada
65
🇹🇭 Thailand
63

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
251 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
124
Would be under 30 (48%)
133
Would be 30–60 (52%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 257 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
81
International
94

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

📜 Bryony Through the Generations

Bryony peaked in popularity in 1977 with 19 births, but it's now experiencing a resurgence among younger parents. Today, there are 251 people named Bryony living in the United States, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's modern appeal is evident, with 124 individuals under 30, indicating its growing presence among new generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Bryony

Bryony or Briony is a feminine given name derived from the name of the plant. It may refer to:Bryony Afferson, British actress and musician Briony Akle, Australian netball player and coach Bryony Botha, New Zealand cyclist Bryony Brind (1960–2015), British ballerina Briony Cole, Australian diver Bryony Coles, British archaeologist Bryony Corrigan, British actress and comedian in Mischief Theatre Bryony Frost, British jockey Bryony Gordon, British journalist Bryony Griffith, British musician Bryony Hannah, British actress Bryony Kimmings, British artist Bryony Lavery, British dramatist Briony M…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Bryony

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bryony's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Bryony

How Many People Have the Name Bryony?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 251 people in the United States currently share the name Bryony. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,312,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bryony a Common or Rare Name?

Bryony 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 Bryony Mean?

Bryony means "creative variant of Bryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bryony Most Popular?

The name Bryony reached peak popularity in 1977, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Bryony?

Approximately 251 people named Bryony live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 257. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,312,584 Americans.

Is Bryony a rare name?

Bryony is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,312,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bryony mean?

Bryony means "creative variant of Bryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Bryony more male or female?

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

When was Bryony most popular?

Bryony peaked in 1977 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US251
All-Time Births257
1 in X1 in 1,312,584
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1977
World Rank#84,324
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.