Bristol Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIS-tuhl / ˈbrɪstəlEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: 'Bristol' refers to the 'place of the bridge' or 'the site of the bridge'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Bristol is a city in England with a rich maritime history. It has been a significant port since the Middle Ages and played a key role in trade and exploration. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, reflecting a trend of using place names as personal names.
Trend Summary
Bristol has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bristol was first seen in the United States in 1915. Bristol has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Bristol has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bristol (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |