Bryson
Bryson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Bryce.
Origin and history
Bryson originated as an English habitational surname meaning 'son of Bryce'. It gained significant popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it is widely recognized as a contemporary masculine choice in America.
Popularity in the United States
83,241 babies in the United States have been named Bryson since 1880. It ranks #356 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #138.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 470 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,189 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,919 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,067 |
| 2010-2019 | 38,648 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,371 |
Famous people named Bryson
- Bryson Tiller: Singer, Songwriter
- Bryson DeChambeau: Golfer
- Bryson Stott: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Bry
Fun facts
- Bryson follows the popular modern trend of adopting traditional English patronymic surnames as given names.
- The name saw a rapid rise in usage in the United States starting in the 1990s.