Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bryson.
National Rank (2025)
#152
All-Time Peak Rank
#86 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
83,241
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bryson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Bryson
According to SSA data, Bryson achieved its highest historical rank of #86 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 4,679 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 22.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 90 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bryson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-22.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,679Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
5yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
90Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:36
1920s:96
1930s:85
1940s:112
1950s:109
1960s:139
1970s:470
1980s:2,189
1990s:5,919
2000s:19,067
2010s:38,648
2020s:16,371
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBry-son
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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