Brison
Brison is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Brice; son of the speckled or spotted one.
Origin and history
Brison is an English name originally derived from a patronymic surname meaning son of Brice. While relatively rare in the United States, it operates as a contemporary alternative to modern surname-based names like Bryson. SSA records show steady, modest usage in the U.S. over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,242 babies in the United States have been named Brison since 1880. It ranks #3456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- TN (13.2 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- NC (10.6 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 361 |
| 2010-2019 | 513 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Brison
- Brison Manor: American football player
Nicknames
Bri, Brice
Fun facts
- Brison originated as an English patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Brice.
- It frequently serves as a phonetic variant of the more popular given name Bryson.