Bryston
Every Bryston since 1985 — 1,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bryston
Bryston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,427 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,163 American babies have been named Bryston. Its peak came in 2012, when 61 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 Bryston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bryston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,468 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,769 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,107 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,369 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,588 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,629 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,758 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,455 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,306 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,209 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,284 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,173 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,353 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,738 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,407 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,495 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,926 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,394 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,622 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,646 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,851 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,695 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,869 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,231 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,719 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,433 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bryston in 2025?
Bryston ranked #5,427 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bryston?
1,163 babies have been named Bryston in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bryston most popular?
Bryston peaked in 2012, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Bryston a boy or girl name?
Bryston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bryston rising or falling?
Bryston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.