Brycen
Brycen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Speckled, freckled, or son of Bryce.
Origin and history
Brycen is a contemporary American variant of the traditional Scottish and Celtic name Bryce, combined with the popular '-cen' suffix. Etymologically linked to Bryce, it means 'speckled' or 'son of Bryce'. In the United States, it emerged as a modern given name in the late 20th century and has maintained steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
13,986 babies in the United States have been named Brycen since 1880. It ranks #1008 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #700.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.4 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 765 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,582 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,350 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,148 |
Famous people named Brycen
- Brycen Hopkins: Football Player
Nicknames
Bryce
Fun facts
- Brycen is a contemporary elaboration of Bryce, influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-en' or '-on'.
- The name gained traction in the U.S. during the early 2000s alongside similar sounding names like Bryson.