Bristol
Every Bristol since 1915 — 11,616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bristol
Bristol is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #728 in 2025 with 382 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 11,616 American babies have been named Bristol. Its peak came in 2019, when 801 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bristol stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bristol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 382 | #728 | 8 | #9,045 |
| 2024 | 463 | #639 | 8 | #9,118 |
| 2023 | 574 | #529 | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2022 | 609 | #513 | 8 | #9,110 |
| 2021 | 691 | #453 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2020 | 621 | #491 | 15 | #5,745 |
| 2019 | 788 | #390 | 13 | #6,464 |
| 2018 | 610 | #510 | 21 | #4,625 |
| 2017 | 638 | #490 | 19 | #4,969 |
| 2016 | 590 | #526 | 15 | #5,825 |
| 2015 | 705 | #448 | 12 | #6,731 |
| 2014 | 756 | #424 | 20 | #4,721 |
| 2013 | 726 | #418 | 12 | #6,658 |
| 2012 | 718 | #435 | 6 | #10,983 |
| 2011 | 719 | #435 | 12 | #6,648 |
| 2010 | 517 | #565 | 27 | #3,824 |
| 2009 | 438 | #666 | 40 | #2,955 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,775 | 23 | #4,282 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,706 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,704 | 22 | #4,242 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,299 | 16 | #5,070 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,409 | 16 | #5,042 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,821 | 21 | #3,994 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,085 | 14 | #5,167 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,852 | 12 | #5,716 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,861 | 12 | #5,618 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,699 | 5 | #9,036 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,514 | 7 | #6,487 |
| 1985 | 20 | #3,997 | 5 | #6,644 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,852 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,065 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,126 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bristol in 2025?
Bristol ranked #728 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 382 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bristol?
11,616 babies have been named Bristol in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bristol most popular?
Bristol peaked in 2019, when 801 newborns received the name.
Is Bristol a boy or girl name?
Bristol is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bristol rising or falling?
Bristol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.