Bristol
boy name#8910 in 2025Bristol entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2877 in 1919, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#8910
rank today
#2877
peak (1919)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3509 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3944 |
| 1970s | #5605 |
| 1980s | #6062 |
| 1990s | #7034 |
| 2000s | #4573 |
| 2010s | #6088 |
| 2020s | #7543 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Bristol are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bristol alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bristol in 2025?
- Bristol ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bristol most popular?
- Bristol peaked in 1919, reaching #2877 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bristol with classmates?
- Bristol will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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