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Bristol Unisex

Popularity: #527 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRIS-tuhl / /ˈbrɪstəl/

English; Place name

Meaning

English: 'Bristol' refers to a city in England; Place name: 'the site of the bridge'

Historical & Cultural Background

Bristol is a city in the southwest of 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 itself derives from Old English, meaning 'the place of the bridge'. In modern times, Bristol is known for its vibrant culture and arts scene.

Trend Summary

Bristol has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Brystol

International Variants

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Famous people named Bristol

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Sibling Suggestions

BriarBrooklynBlytheBriaBrenna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bristol was first seen in the United States in 1973. Bristol has ranked as high as #692 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 38
10%
NC 36
9%
OH 30
8%
FL 25
6%
TN 22
6%
WV 19
5%
WI 18
5%
CA 18
5%
GA 18
5%
IN 17
4%
KY 16
4%
VA 14
4%
CO 13
3%
MO 12
3%
IA 12
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19809
19828
19836
19848
198520
198717
19887
19899
199013
199119
199216
199312
199414
199513
199711
199822
199916
200015
200119
200231
200326
200431
200524
200630
200731
200865
2009438
2010517
2011719
2012718
2013726
2014755
2015705
2016590
2017638
2018609
2019788
2020621
2021691
2022609
2023574
2024463