#3052024 rank
1985peak year
373,777babies named Bryan since 1880
▼ 22%5-year trend
Bryan popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Bryan mean?
A surname-style spelling of Brian, brought to England by Breton followers of William the Conqueror. It grew popular in the nineteenth century and holds its own alongside Brian.
OriginOld Celtic
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Bryan
Same era, same vibe — if you like Bryan, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Bryans
- Bryan Cranston, actor
Spellings & variants
BrianBryant
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