Brycen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brycen is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brycen?
Brycen is spelled B-R-Y-C-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Brycen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Brycen may derive from the Old English word “bris” meaning “to break” or from a variant of the name Bryce, which means “speckled” or “freckled.”
- Origin
- Brycen is commonly associated with modern English usage and is considered a variant of the name Bryce.
- Pronunciation
- BRY-sen · 2 syllables
Brycen Popularity in 2025
Rank#867
Recorded Births276
- Boys usage fell 116 places to #867 and recorded 64 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brycen Mean?
Brycen may derive from the Old English word “bris” meaning “to break” or from a variant of the name Bryce, which means “speckled” or “freckled.”
Origin: Brycen is commonly associated with modern English usage and is considered a variant of the name Bryce. It may have roots in Old English or Scottish naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Brycen?
PronunciationBRY-sen
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Brycen?
- History
- Brycen is a recent variant spelling that has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Brycen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 276 | #867 |
| 2024 | Boys | 340 | #751 |
| 2023 | Boys | 316 | #793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 363 | #722 |
| 2021 | Boys | 403 | #669 |
| 2020 | Boys | 450 | #608 |
| 2019 | Boys | 534 | #534 |
| 2018 | Boys | 572 | #502 |
| 2017 | Boys | 605 | #484 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 644 | #476 |
| 2015 | Boys | 671 | #451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 772 | #403 |
| 2013 | Boys | 815 | #374 |
| 2012 | Boys | 931 | #338 |
| 2011 | Boys | 999 | #318 |
| 2010 | Boys | 807 | #365 |
| 2009 | Boys | 596 | #457 |
| 2008 | Boys | 574 | #482 |
| 2007 | Boys | 440 | #582 |
| 2006 | Boys | 415 | #591 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 340 | #639 |
| 2004 | Girls | 8 | #11,624 |
When Was Brycen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Boys
999 recorded births
National rank #318
2012 · Boys
931 recorded births
National rank #338
2013 · Boys
815 recorded births
National rank #374
2010 · Boys
807 recorded births
National rank #365
Where Brycen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| AL | #422 | 12 |
| MO | #457 | 13 |
| LA | #487 | 9 |
| PA | #526 | 18 |
| MI | #571 | 14 |
| TN | #592 | 12 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |