Bryson Name Popularity and Statistics
Bryson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Bryson?
Bryson is spelled B-R-Y-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Bryson Popularity in 2025
Rank#152
Recorded Births2,416
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #152 and recorded 63 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.
Bryson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,416 | #152 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,479 | #147 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,449 | #150 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,712 | #136 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,097 | #122 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,218 | #115 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,636 | #102 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,225 | #92 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,679 | #86 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,372 | #94 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,115 | #133 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,427 | #115 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,816 | #102 |
When Was Bryson 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.
2017 · Boys
4,679 recorded births
National rank #86
2016 · Boys
4,372 recorded births
National rank #94
2018 · Boys
4,225 recorded births
National rank #92
2012 · Boys
4,042 recorded births
National rank #94
Where Bryson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #80 | 61 |
| SC | #83 | 61 |
| PA | #86 | 141 |
| MS | #97 | 29 |
| WV | #101 | 19 |
| VA | #105 | 79 |
| SD | #105 | 12 |
| MD | #108 | 52 |