Bryn
Bryn is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Hill or mound.
Origin and history
Bryn is a Welsh name traditionally used for boys in Wales, meaning hill or mound. In the United States, it is widely given to females, often treated as a modern variation or short form of Brynn. It remains a moderately soft, contemporary choice in American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
7,532 babies in the United States have been named Bryn since 1880. It ranks #1930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1468.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.1 %)
- PA (12.6 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- NY (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 | 9 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 175 |
| 1970-1980 | 373 |
| 1980-1990 | 715 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,142 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,970 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,411 |
| 2020-2029 | 638 |
Famous people named Bryn
- Bryn Mooser: Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- While traditionally a masculine name in Wales, Bryn is predominantly used for females in the United States.
- The name directly derives from the Welsh word 'bryn', meaning hill.