Bryden
Bryden is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From the broad hill or valley; variant of Brydon.
Origin and history
Bryden is a modern variant of the Scottish surname Bryden or Brydon, which originates from place names in Britain. It gained usage in the United States as part of the broader trend of using surnames and '-den' ending names for boys. While uncommon, it maintains a steady, moderate presence in contemporary U.S. baby naming.
Popularity in the United States
1,940 babies in the United States have been named Bryden since 1880. It ranks #2920 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1713.
States where it is most popular
- OH (22 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 516 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Nicknames
Bry, Bryde
Fun facts
- Bryden originated as a habitional Scottish and English surname derived from places named Brydon.
- Its rise in use aligns with the popularity of two-syllable masculine names ending in '-den' like Aiden and Jayden.