Bryan
girl nameBryan entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #1608 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#1608
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3877 |
| 1960s | #2955 |
| 1970s | #2114 |
| 1980s | #1966 |
| 1990s | #4554 |
| 2000s | #7132 |
| 2010s | #11929 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Bryan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bryan alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bryan in 2025?
- Bryan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bryan most popular?
- Bryan peaked in 1983, reaching #1608 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bryan with classmates?
- Bryan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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