Bryan Boy

Popularity: #289 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRY-uhn / /ˈbraɪ.ən/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: noble; English: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bryan is derived from the Irish name 'Brían', which is believed to mean 'noble' or 'high'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. Bryan has been used in various cultures, often associated with strength and leadership. The name has several variants and has been borne by notable figures in history and popular culture.

Trend Summary

Bryan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

RyanKieranDylanTylerCameronEthanLoganAidan

Variants

  • Brian
  • Bryan
  • Bryant

International Variants

  • Brían (Irish)
  • Briano (Italian)
  • Bryan (Spanish)

Famous people named Bryan

Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his hit songs and contributions to rock music.

Bryan Cranston is an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Breaking Bad'.

Bryan Ferry is an English singer and songwriter, famous for his work with the band Roxy Music.

Bryan Herta is an American former racing driver and current team owner in the IndyCar Series.

Fictional characters named Bryan

Bryan Mills is a character in the 'Taken' film series, known for his skills in rescuing kidnapped individuals.

Bryan Griffin is a character in the animated television series 'Family Guy', known for his anthropomorphic dog persona.

Sibling Suggestions

BrandonBrettBlakeBradleyBobbyBrody

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bryan was first seen in the United States in 1883. Bryan has ranked as high as #84 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Bryan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bryan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 148
14%
CA 145
14%
FL 144
14%
MA 53
5%
NY 51
5%
PA 39
4%
NC 38
4%
IL 34
3%
IN 30
3%
OH 28
3%
MO 22
2%
VA 22
2%
MD 21
2%
GA 20
2%
TN 18
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18836
18865
18907
189210
18935
18949
189527
1896157
189797
189857
189936
190055
190119
190211
190310
190414
190510
19069
190722
190827
190920
191012
191115
191227
191345
191452
191550
191645
191752
191877
191987
192083
1921103
1922119
192398
1924116
1925149
1926139
1927105
1928126
1929124
1930122
1931125
1932125
1933109
1934122
1935108
1936114
1937132
1938161
1939177
1940200
1941216
1942298
1943320
1944340
1945308
1946460
1947602
1948561
1949671
1950737
1951809
1952849
19531,049
19541,225
19551,568
19562,438
19573,375
19584,089
19594,489
19604,777
19615,028
19624,991
19635,255
19645,274
19655,344
19665,891
19676,017
19686,254
19696,469
19706,451
19716,612
19727,034
19737,112
19747,228
19756,998
19767,289
19777,886
19787,291
19797,441
19807,512
19817,215
19827,499
19838,191
19848,270
19858,717
19868,651
19878,561
19888,036
19897,852
19907,439
19916,757
19926,835
19936,159
19945,606
19955,444
19965,560
19975,251
19985,309
19995,391
20006,143
20016,125
20026,617
20036,619
20046,732
20056,454
20066,699
20076,180
20085,505
20094,856
20103,937
20113,519
20123,083
20132,893
20142,730
20152,492
20162,129
20171,840
20181,641
20191,425
20201,359
20211,211
20221,172
20231,082
20241,105