Bryan

Rank 291st Boy Name

In 2022, the name Bryan was 291st most popular baby name for boys and 580th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,167 babies were named Bryan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,882 babies in the United States were named Bryan. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bryan is around 39 to 40 years old.

The name "Bryan" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bryan is Bry.

Bryan Meaning & Origin

Bryan is a popular name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, meaning "high or noble", and it connotes strength, honor, and nobility.

The name Bryan is described as charismatic, intelligent and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Bryan is pronounced bryan in English. The name Bryan has 5 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bryan

  • The name Bryan has been used for geographical locations not just people. For instance, Bryan, Texas is a city in Brazos County. It was named after William Joel Bryan, a nephew of Texas settler Stephen F. Austin.

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Geography

Where is the name Bryan most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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