How Many People Are Named Bryson?
Complete statistics for the name Bryson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bryson, a rare male name with roots in Old English, stands out among the crowd with only 1 in 4,139 Americans bearing it. With approximately 79,720 people named Bryson living today, it's a genuinely modern name, with 92% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 81,069 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bryson Through the Generations
Bryson, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly since its peak year in 2017 when 4,685 babies were given this moniker. Today, the average age of someone named Bryson is just 15, reflecting its status as a name predominantly embraced by younger parents. The majority of those named Bryson, 74,555 individuals, fall within the under-30 bracket, indicating a strong preference for this name among the current generation of parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bryson's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Bryson
How Many People Have the Name Bryson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,531 people in the United States currently share the name Bryson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,906 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bryson a Common or Rare Name?
Bryson is classified as 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 Bryson Mean?
Bryson means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bryson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bryson Most Popular?
The name Bryson reached peak popularity in 2017, with 4,685 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 Bryson?
Approximately 17,531 people named Bryson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,531. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,906 Americans.
Is Bryson a rare name?
Bryson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,906 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bryson mean?
Bryson means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Bryson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bryson are male and 0% are female.
When was Bryson most popular?
Bryson peaked in 2017 with 4,685 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.