Bryar
Bryar is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prickly shrub, bramble, or thorned bush.
Origin and history
Bryar is a modern spelling variation of Briar, an English nature name referring to a prickly shrub or bramble patch. Historically rare as a masculine given name, it has gained steady traction in the United States in recent years alongside the trend for modern botanical names.
Popularity in the United States
1,940 babies in the United States have been named Bryar since 1880. It ranks #2920 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1508.
States where it is most popular
- OK (15.6 %)
- OH (12.5 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- IN (10.1 %)
- MO (8.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 288 |
| 2000-2010 | 418 |
| 2010-2019 | 812 |
| 2020-2029 | 422 |
Fun facts
- Bryar uses the letter 'y' to offer a modern twist on the traditional word and name Briar.
- Though used historically in low numbers, a significant portion of all U.S. male births for the name Bryar occurred in recent years.