Bryan
5 countries#336 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bryan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
391,306 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #336 · peaked in 1985 with 8,788 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
25,032 births recorded 1955–2022 · currently #308 · peaked in 1997 with 1,658 births
Most common in: Nord, La Réunion, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,878 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 1981 with 137 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,303 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 1981 with 137 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,486 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #659 · peaked in 2015 with 89 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
89 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bryan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #66 | — |
| 2007 | #78 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #82 | ↓4 |
| 2009 | #92 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #97 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #110 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #121 | ↓11 |
| 2013 | #133 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #149 | ↓16 |
| 2015 | #166 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #186 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #211 | ↓25 |
| 2018 | #233 | ↓22 |
| 2019 | #255 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #259 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #285 | ↓26 |
| 2022 | #291 | ↓6 |
| 2023 | #305 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #307 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #336 | ↓29 |
Frequently asked questions about Bryan
Is Bryan a popular name?
Yes — Bryan currently ranks #336 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bryan more common for boys or girls?
Bryan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bryan most popular?
Bryan peaked in 1985 in United States, with 8,788 recorded births that year.
Is Bryan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bryan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #799 in 1883 to #336 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bryan?
At least 420,216 babies have been recorded with the name Bryan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bryan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bryan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Bryan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bryan include Orion, Martin, Gideon, Paxton.
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