Bryant
Bryant is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or hill.
Origin and history
Bryant originated as an English surname derived from the Breton given name Brian. It has long been used as a masculine given name in the United States, maintaining steady popularity throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
51,697 babies in the United States have been named Bryant since 1880. It ranks #500 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #859.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- NY (8 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 109 |
| 1890-1900 | 162 |
| 1900-1910 | 142 |
| 1910-1920 | 498 |
| 1920-1930 | 882 |
| 1930-1940 | 780 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,040 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,256 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,341 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,151 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,662 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,969 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,500 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,724 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,481 |
Famous people named Bryant
- Bryant Gumbel: Television presenter, Journalist
- Bryant Young: American football player, Coach
- Bryant Reeves: Basketball player
Nicknames
Bry
Fun facts
- Bryant transferred from an English family name rooted in the Celtic given name Brian.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.