Bryant Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRY-uhnt / ˈbraɪəntEnglish; Welsh
Meaning
English: Strong; Welsh: Hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bryant has roots in both English and Welsh cultures. In English, it is derived from the word 'bryne', meaning hill. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, gaining popularity in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Bryant has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bryant
- Bryantt
International Variants
- Brayan (Spanish)
- Bryan (English)
Famous people named Bryant
Bryant Gumbel is an American television journalist and sportscaster, recognized for his work on the NBC program 'Today'.
Bryant Park is a public park located in New York City, known for its cultural events and seasonal activities.
Bryant H. McGill is an author and activist known for his writings on personal development and social issues.
Fictional characters named Bryant
Bryant is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the game's narrative.
Bryant is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous interactions with other characters.
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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)
Top States for Bryant (2024)
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
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 16 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 13 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 9 |
1887 | 6 |
1888 | 16 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 14 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 18 |
1893 | 14 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 26 |
1897 | 23 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 16 |
1900 | 24 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 11 |
1903 | 10 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 11 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 15 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 12 |
1910 | 27 |
1911 | 20 |
1912 | 26 |
1913 | 39 |
1914 | 54 |
1915 | 62 |
1916 | 58 |
1917 | 56 |
1918 | 82 |
1919 | 74 |
1920 | 105 |
1921 | 102 |
1922 | 86 |
1923 | 77 |
1924 | 89 |
1925 | 93 |
1926 | 90 |
1927 | 74 |
1928 | 83 |
1929 | 83 |
1930 | 60 |
1931 | 76 |
1932 | 89 |
1933 | 73 |
1934 | 88 |
1935 | 84 |
1936 | 73 |
1937 | 72 |
1938 | 87 |
1939 | 78 |
1940 | 105 |
1941 | 63 |
1942 | 102 |
1943 | 88 |
1944 | 108 |
1945 | 96 |
1946 | 114 |
1947 | 122 |
1948 | 129 |
1949 | 113 |
1950 | 124 |
1951 | 159 |
1952 | 143 |
1953 | 183 |
1954 | 179 |
1955 | 189 |
1956 | 248 |
1957 | 326 |
1958 | 352 |
1959 | 353 |
1960 | 393 |
1961 | 424 |
1962 | 451 |
1963 | 502 |
1964 | 493 |
1965 | 531 |
1966 | 537 |
1967 | 599 |
1968 | 677 |
1969 | 734 |
1970 | 781 |
1971 | 721 |
1972 | 715 |
1973 | 633 |
1974 | 565 |
1975 | 494 |
1976 | 539 |
1977 | 565 |
1978 | 565 |
1979 | 574 |
1980 | 613 |
1981 | 605 |
1982 | 639 |
1983 | 693 |
1984 | 617 |
1985 | 649 |
1986 | 897 |
1987 | 1,498 |
1988 | 1,714 |
1989 | 1,737 |
1990 | 1,493 |
1991 | 1,113 |
1992 | 1,083 |
1993 | 1,032 |
1994 | 874 |
1995 | 906 |
1996 | 859 |
1997 | 896 |
1998 | 896 |
1999 | 817 |
2000 | 903 |
2001 | 956 |
2002 | 952 |
2003 | 977 |
2004 | 972 |
2005 | 814 |
2006 | 771 |
2007 | 712 |
2008 | 728 |
2009 | 714 |
2010 | 621 |
2011 | 602 |
2012 | 557 |
2013 | 481 |
2014 | 477 |
2015 | 426 |
2016 | 467 |
2017 | 466 |
2018 | 356 |
2019 | 271 |
2020 | 400 |
2021 | 309 |
2022 | 253 |
2023 | 196 |
2024 | 176 |