Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bryan.
National Rank (2025)
#336
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (1977)
Total U.S. Births
389,589
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bryan Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Bryan
According to SSA data, Bryan achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 1977. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1985 with 8,717 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 59.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 134 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bryan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-59.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,717Births in 1985
Years in Top 100
52yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
134Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:11
1890s:405
1900s:197
1910s:462
1920s:1,162
1930s:1,295
1940s:3,976
1950s:20,628
1960s:55,304
1970s:71,338
1980s:80,502
1990s:59,751
2000s:61,930
2010s:25,694
2020s:6,934
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBr-yan
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
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