boy name
Bryson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#152 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Bryson in the US, 1880–2025
Bryson first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 2017, when 4,679 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,416.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bryson popular?
Steady Bryson has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
| 2020s | 16,371 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38,648 | |
| 2000s | 19,067 | |
| 1990s | 5,919 | |
| 1980s | 2,189 | |
| 1970s | 470 | |
| 1960s | 139 | |
| 1950s | 109 | |
| 1940s | 112 | |
| 1930s | 85 | |
| 1920s | 96 | |
| 1910s | 36 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bryson a boy or a girl name?
Bryson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bryson a popular name right now?
Bryson has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
How popular is the name Bryson?
In 2025, Bryson ranked #152 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bryson most popular?
Bryson was most popular in 2017, when about 4,679 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.