Brydon
Every Brydon since 1991 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brydon
Brydon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,335 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 539 American babies have been named Brydon. Its peak came in 2014, when 34 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 Brydon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brydon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,335 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,629 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,081 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,768 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,603 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,468 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,565 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,597 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,911 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,243 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,510 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,714 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,444 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,317 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,300 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,419 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,606 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,532 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,070 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,626 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,132 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,598 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,521 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,607 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,983 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brydon in 2025?
Brydon ranked #12,335 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brydon?
539 babies have been named Brydon in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brydon most popular?
Brydon peaked in 2014, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Brydon a boy or girl name?
Brydon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brydon rising or falling?
Brydon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.