Bryson
Bryson is of English origin, originally a surname meaning 'son of Brice.' The name Brice derives from a Celtic word meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled,' though it has evolved into a modern given name with a contemporary, confident sound.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,381. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,944
- 2012: 4,042
- 2013: 3,816
- 2014: 3,427
- 2015: 3,115
- 2016: 4,372
- 2017: 4,679
- 2018: 4,225
- 2019: 3,636
- 2020: 3,218
- 2021: 3,097
- 2022: 2,712
- 2023: 2,449
- 2024: 2,479
- 2025: 2,416
- 2026 (projected): 2,381
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with clear phonetics
- •Works well in professional settings while maintaining a friendly approachability
- •Gained popularity as a first name in the late 1990s and 2000s
- •The '-son' ending gives it a strong, masculine feel
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Statistics
83,241
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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