Bryan
Bryan is a variant spelling of Brian, derived from the Old Celtic name meaning 'strong', 'noble', or 'high'. The name has Irish roots and was borne by Brian Boru, the legendary High King of Ireland.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 967. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,521
- 2012: 3,083
- 2013: 2,893
- 2014: 2,731
- 2015: 2,492
- 2016: 2,130
- 2017: 1,840
- 2018: 1,641
- 2019: 1,425
- 2020: 1,359
- 2021: 1,211
- 2022: 1,172
- 2023: 1,082
- 2024: 1,105
- 2025: 1,005
- 2026 (projected): 967
Good to Know
- •Alternative spelling of Brian - may need to specify 'Bryan with a Y'
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •Less common than Brian spelling, offering slight distinction
- •Strong Irish heritage with historical significance
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer and social justice advocate
Statistics
389,589
Total births since 1880
1985
Peak year
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