Bricen
Bricen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Brice.
Origin and history
Bricen is a modern American spelling variant of the name Bryson, which derives from a Celtic surname meaning son of Brice. While relatively rare, it gained minor popularity in the United States alongside the broader trend of names ending in -en or -on. It remains a distinct, contemporary choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
973 babies in the United States have been named Bricen since 1880. It ranks #3709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.1 %)
- OH (14.4 %)
- TN (14.4 %)
- GA (13.5 %)
- NC (12.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Fun facts
- Bricen is an alternative spelling of Bryson, reflecting the late 20th-century American trend of using the '-en' suffix.
- The underlying name Brice comes from a Celtic element likely meaning speckled or high.