Baby Name Popularity Profile

Bryer

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Bryer.

✦ Thorny bush 🌍 English nature
National Rank (2025) #704
All-Time Peak Rank #704 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 2,600 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 86.7% Boy / 13.3% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1990 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 382 births in 2025
💡 The Bryer Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Thorny bush
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from the English word 'briar', referring to a thorny bush. Also used as an English surname.
Common Nicknames
Bry
Alternative Spellings
Briar Bryar
Pronunciation: BRY-er
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Bryer

According to SSA data, Bryer achieved its highest historical rank of #704 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 382 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 215.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Bryer across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +215.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 382 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 36 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 195
2000s: 418
2010s: 939
2020s: 1,048

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Br-yer
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Missouri
Top States Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, West Virginia, Oklahoma
States with Data 34
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Missouri #319 121 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #333 58 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #675 99 2018 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #262 37 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #511 54 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #580 157 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #299 23 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #432 59 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #480 38 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #297 34 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #563 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #709 143 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #687 85 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #359 34 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #678 24 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #965 41 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #651 32 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #509 16 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #514 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #694 12 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #645 30 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #509 38 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #743 14 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #716 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #531 9 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #534 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #823 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1223 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #2529 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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