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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRY-uhnt /ˈbraɪənt/
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: English: Strong; Welsh: Hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bryant has its roots in the Old Breton name "Brient," which is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "*briga," meaning "hill" or "high place." This name was adopted into Old French as "Briand," which later evolved into the Middle English form "Bryant." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English language, leading to the eventual establishment of Bryant as a surname and later as a given name. Historically, the name Bryant has been associated with various notable figures.
One prominent example is the 19th-century American poet William Cullen Bryant, who was influential in the development of American literature and is known for his work "Thanatopsis," published in 1817. His contributions to literature helped to elevate the name's profile in the United States during that period.
Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in both religious and secular contexts. Culturally, the name Bryant has often been linked with strength and nobility, reflecting its etymological roots associated with elevated places.
This connection to height and prominence has made it a symbol of aspiration and achievement in various cultural narratives. The name has also seen variations such as "Bryan," which has been used interchangeably in some contexts.
Overall, Bryant carries a rich historical significance that spans centuries, reflecting a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Bryant
In this section, you will find notable people named Bryant. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Bryant who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Bryant who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Bryant Gumbel is a television journalist best known for co-hosting The Today Show and for his work on Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
Bryant Park is a public park in New York City, known for its green space and cultural events, but not a person.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bryant was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Bryant has ranked as high as #329 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Bryant has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Bryant is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bryant was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Bryant (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 19 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| NY | 13 | |
| TN | 9 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| AL | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bryant.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 176 |
| 2023 | 196 |
| 2022 | 253 |
| 2021 | 309 |
| 2020 | 400 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2018 | 356 |
| 2017 | 466 |
| 2016 | 467 |
| 2015 | 426 |
| 2014 | 477 |
| 2013 | 481 |
| 2012 | 557 |
| 2011 | 602 |
| 2010 | 621 |
| 2009 | 714 |
| 2008 | 728 |
| 2007 | 712 |
| 2006 | 771 |
| 2005 | 814 |
| 2004 | 972 |
| 2003 | 977 |
| 2002 | 952 |
| 2001 | 956 |
| 2000 | 903 |
| 1999 | 817 |
| 1998 | 896 |
| 1997 | 896 |
| 1996 | 859 |
| 1995 | 906 |
| 1994 | 874 |
| 1993 | 1,032 |
| 1992 | 1,083 |
| 1991 | 1,113 |
| 1990 | 1,493 |
| 1989 | 1,737 |
| 1988 | 1,714 |
| 1987 | 1,498 |
| 1986 | 897 |
| 1985 | 649 |
| 1984 | 617 |
| 1983 | 693 |
| 1982 | 639 |
| 1981 | 605 |
| 1980 | 613 |
| 1979 | 574 |
| 1978 | 565 |
| 1977 | 565 |
| 1976 | 539 |
| 1975 | 494 |
| 1974 | 565 |
| 1973 | 633 |
| 1972 | 715 |
| 1971 | 721 |
| 1970 | 781 |
| 1969 | 734 |
| 1968 | 677 |
| 1967 | 599 |
| 1966 | 537 |
| 1965 | 531 |
| 1964 | 493 |
| 1963 | 502 |
| 1962 | 451 |
| 1961 | 424 |
| 1960 | 393 |
| 1959 | 353 |
| 1958 | 352 |
| 1957 | 326 |
| 1956 | 248 |
| 1955 | 189 |
| 1954 | 179 |
| 1953 | 183 |
| 1952 | 143 |
| 1951 | 159 |
| 1950 | 124 |
| 1949 | 113 |
| 1948 | 129 |
| 1947 | 122 |
| 1946 | 114 |
| 1945 | 96 |
| 1944 | 108 |
| 1943 | 88 |
| 1942 | 102 |
| 1941 | 63 |
| 1940 | 105 |
| 1939 | 78 |
| 1938 | 87 |
| 1937 | 72 |
| 1936 | 73 |
| 1935 | 84 |
| 1934 | 88 |
| 1933 | 73 |
| 1932 | 89 |
| 1931 | 76 |
| 1930 | 60 |
| 1929 | 83 |
| 1928 | 83 |
| 1927 | 74 |
| 1926 | 90 |
| 1925 | 93 |
| 1924 | 89 |
| 1923 | 77 |
| 1922 | 86 |
| 1921 | 102 |
| 1920 | 105 |
| 1919 | 74 |
| 1918 | 82 |
| 1917 | 56 |
| 1916 | 58 |
| 1915 | 62 |
| 1914 | 54 |
| 1913 | 39 |
| 1912 | 26 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1910 | 27 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1897 | 23 |
| 1896 | 26 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1885 | 18 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1880 | 16 |