Bryson Boy

Popularity: #151 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRY-sun //ˈbraɪsən//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: son of Brice; Scottish: from Brice's town

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bryson has its roots in Old English and is derived from the surname "Brice," which itself comes from the Latin name "Brictius." The Latin term is thought to be derived from the Celtic word "bric," meaning "speckled" or "freckled," which may refer to a physical characteristic. The transition from Latin to Old English occurred as the Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain, leading to the adaptation of names and their meanings over time.

Bryson, as a given name, emerged from the surname in the 19th century, reflecting a common practice of using surnames as first names during this period in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Bryson can be linked to various notable figures, although specific historical milestones are less prominent compared to other names.

The surname Bryson has been recorded in England since at least the 12th century, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical documents. The name gained further recognition in the 19th century, coinciding with the rise of the use of surnames as first names, a trend that was particularly prevalent in the United States and other English-speaking regions.

Culturally, the name Bryson carries connotations of strength and individuality, often associated with the qualities of a leader or a protector. It has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, contributing to its resonance in contemporary culture.

The diminutive form "Bryce" is also historically relevant, as it shares the same etymological roots and has been used interchangeably in some contexts. Overall, Bryson reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the rich tapestry of English naming traditions.

Famous people named Bryson

In this section, you will find notable people named Bryson. 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 Bryson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Bryson who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Bryson Tiller is a singer and songwriter best known for TrapSoul, True to Self, and Anniversary.

Bryson DeChambeau is a professional golfer best known for winning the U.S. Open and the PGA Tour.

Bryson Gray is a rapper and songwriter best known for his song 'Let's Go Brandon' and his political commentary.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Bryson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BryceBrynBraydenBrockBlakeBennett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bryson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BraylonKaysonTysonGraysonMasonJasonDawsonPayton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bryson was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Bryson has ranked as high as #138 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Bryson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bryson 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 Bryson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Bryson.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,416 2,416 0
2024 2,484 2,479 5
2023 2,449 2,449 0
2022 2,718 2,712 6
2021 3,104 3,097 7
2020 3,224 3,218 6
2019 3,647 3,636 11
2018 4,236 4,225 11
2017 4,687 4,679 8
2016 4,379 4,372 7
2015 3,124 3,115 9
2014 3,438 3,427 11
2013 3,823 3,816 7
2012 4,050 4,042 8
2011 3,955 3,944 11
2010 3,407 3,392 15
2009 2,619 2,611 8
2008 2,236 2,231 5
2007 2,337 2,323 14
2006 2,324 2,315 9
2005 1,986 1,980 6
2004 1,933 1,916 17
2003 1,668 1,658 10
2002 1,481 1,471 10
2001 1,368 1,356 12
2000 1,216 1,206 10
1999 1,080 1,066 14
1998 871 860 11
1997 751 741 10
1996 695 689 6
1995 553 543 10
1994 472 467 5
1993 443 443 0
1992 394 394 0
1991 383 383 0
1990 333 333 0
1989 326 326 0
1988 312 312 0
1987 256 256 0
1986 262 262 0
1985 209 209 0
1984 199 194 5
1983 180 180 0
1982 178 178 0
1981 136 136 0
1980 136 136 0
1979 107 107 0
1978 62 62 0
1977 54 54 0
1976 42 42 0
1975 54 54 0
1974 47 47 0
1973 35 35 0
1972 25 25 0
1971 25 25 0
1970 19 19 0
1969 17 17 0
1968 19 19 0
1967 11 11 0
1966 17 17 0
1965 8 8 0
1964 17 17 0
1963 17 17 0
1962 14 14 0
1961 10 10 0
1960 9 9 0
1959 9 9 0
1958 10 10 0
1957 12 12 0
1956 10 10 0
1955 18 18 0
1954 12 12 0
1953 8 8 0
1952 7 7 0
1951 10 10 0
1950 13 13 0
1949 16 16 0
1948 11 11 0
1947 14 14 0
1946 8 8 0
1945 9 9 0
1944 11 11 0
1943 17 17 0
1942 7 7 0
1941 11 11 0
1940 8 8 0
1939 8 8 0
1938 8 8 0
1937 10 10 0
1936 9 9 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 9 9 0
1932 7 7 0
1931 9 9 0
1930 16 16 0
1929 5 5 0
1928 12 12 0
1927 11 11 0
1926 13 13 0
1925 6 6 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 13 13 0
1922 7 7 0
1921 10 10 0
1920 10 10 0
1918 8 8 0
1917 7 7 0
1916 8 8 0
1915 7 7 0
1914 6 6 0

Top States for Bryson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 222
9%
PA 180
7%
FL 165
7%
CA 143
6%
NC 129
5%
GA 117
5%
NY 112
5%
OH 105
4%
AL 97
4%
MI 81
3%
NJ 77
3%
VA 72
3%
TN 71
3%
IL 69
3%
MD 65
3%
IN 57
2%
KY 55
2%
SC 52
2%
MA 45
2%
MS 45
2%
LA 44
2%
MO 42
2%
WI 34
1%
AZ 32
1%
WV 32
1%
MN 29
1%
CT 28
1%
WA 23
1%
OK 23
1%
NE 22
1%
CO 20
1%
NV 17
1%
DE 17
1%
OR 16
1%
KS 15
1%
AR 13
1%
IA 12
0%
NH 11
0%
UT 11
0%
NM 10
0%
ID 9
0%
SD 9
0%
RI 8
0%
MT 7
0%
VT 6
0%
ME 5
0%
DC 5
0%