Bryson
boy name#152 in 2025Bryson entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #86 in 2017, ranks #152 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#152
rank today
#86
peak (2017)
2,416
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3047 |
| 1920s | #2937 |
| 1930s | #2531 |
| 1940s | #2313 |
| 1950s | #2523 |
| 1960s | #2292 |
| 1970s | #1393 |
| 1980s | #616 |
| 1990s | #423 |
| 2000s | #204 |
| 2010s | #104 |
| 2020s | #137 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bryson has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 82,000 people named Bryson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bryson is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bryson in 2025?
- Bryson ranks #152 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,416 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bryson most popular?
- Bryson peaked in 2017, reaching #86 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bryson with classmates?
- Bryson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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